Ellen DeGeneres shared a medical update with her 92.3 million Instagram followers on Wednesday afternoon, days after revealing she tested positive for COVID-19.
In a new video on her Instagram, the 62-year-old talk show host thanked fans for her “wishes” amid her battle with the virus and some of its severe symptoms.
I feel 100%. I feel great, ”he assured listeners before detailing his experience with“ atrocious back pain, ”which according to WebMD is a common coronavirus disease such as abdominal pain, headache, body aches and fatigue.
Ellen DeGeneres shared a medical update with her 92.3 million Instagram followers on Wednesday afternoon, days after revealing she tested positive for COVID-19
Although he had not previously felt or seen back pain appearing as a symptom of COVID, he said “other people” have confirmed that they have also experienced it.
‘Who knew? How is that? asked the comedian, as he sat on the couch with a gray and white flannel next to one of his cubs, before playing a Connect Four game.
Last week, the sick comedian shared a moment of herself curled up with her dog, Wally, in which she looked tired as she stared at the camera.
“Thank you for all your sweet messages. They’re helping a lot. Wally is helping too. DeGeneres has subtitled the image.
I feel 100%. I feel great, ”listeners assured before detailing their experience with“ atrocious back pain, ”which according to WebMD is a common coronavirus disease such as abdominal pain, headache, body aches and fatigue.
The star appeared to be at home in his mansion in Montecito, California, and was wearing striped sweatshirts, a black sweater and a hat early in the morning.
DeGeneres also used social media to announce on Thursday that he had been a victim of the highly contagious virus that has ravaged the world for the past nine months.
“Hello everyone, I want to let you all know that I have been positive on Covid-19. Fortunately, right now I feel good,” he wrote in a statement posted on Twitter at noon.
“Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified and I am following all appropriate CDC guidelines,” he added. “We’ll see each other again after the holidays. Please stay healthy and healthy.
‘Who knew? How is that? said the comedian about his back pain, as he sat on the couch with a white and gray flannel next to one of his cubs, before playing a Connect Four game.
Although DeGeneres usually records episodes of Ellen Show at least a day in advance, the Thursday afternoon show was a reissue of an episode that first aired on October 15th.
It meant the cancellation on the last day of DeGeneres ’well-known 12-day holiday promotional series of gifts, which usually attracts big sponsors and high ratings.
A promotion that aired during the reissue prompted the return of the “tomorrow” gift days, suggesting that some version of the last Friday may be aired. A program spokesman did not immediately respond to a DailyMail.com query.
Resting: Ellen DeGeneres also gave fans a health update last week after revealing she was diagnosed with COVID-19
Last Wednesday afternoon, DeGeneres aired a new episode as scheduled, with guests in the studio, including singer Leslie Odom Jr.
Last year, the ‘12 Days of Giveaways ’promotion ran later in the season and DeGeneres broke the holidays after airing the last day on December 23rd.
This year, the program offers its daily gifts to front-line workers, lifeguards, medical workers and families most affected by the pandemic.
DeGeneres is seen hosting a recent program. The star of the daily day will be off until after the holidays after saying he tested positive for COVID-19
The host’s coronavirus diagnosis comes just a day after a scathing Buzzfeed News article claimed he was struggling to attract A-list sponsors and guests for this year’s holiday gift series, claims that were very much disputed by the DeGeneres camp.
A current employee of The Ellen Show told the media that the program’s gift segments had been murdered following reports of the program’s “toxic” workplace culture.
“In a typical year, ’12 Days of Gifts’ is huge. We’ve basically claimed Christmas on daytime television. When you think of Christmas on TV, you think of The Ellen Show,” the employee said.
DeGeneres posted this statement on social media on Thursday, announcing that it would soon break for the holidays after testing positive for COVID-19
“Everyone wants to be in the audience. Everyone wants the gifts. So we line up all these crazy sponsors and people love them. But this year, our ’12 days’ are more condensed. We don’t have as many sponsors.”
However, a source close to the program intensely discussed the claims as inaccurate and told DailyMail.com that the typical “12-day gift” format, which often focuses on travel and splendid vacations, had to change. is radically due to the reality of the pandemic.
Guests on season 18 of the show include Matthew McConaughey, Justin Bieber, Jane Fonda, Chance the Rapper, Kristen Bell and Orlando Bloom, among others.
Many guest appearances have occurred via a video link due to the pandemic, but they have also taken place in the studio.
DeGeneres and his wife Portia de Rossi are seen in a Thanksgiving holiday moment
The Buzzfeed article also quoted a source close to the show who advocated the Christmas promotion, saying holiday gifts were off the table in the pandemic.
“There are travel restrictions and right now he is giving appropriate gifts to the world,” the source said. “It may have a different look and feel, but that’s not a reflection on it or the business, but it directly affects the state of the world and the kind of show that’s being done now.”
DeGeneres was last seen in public Monday, with a face covered while enjoying a shopping party in Montecito, California, with a friend.