Oprah just launched her new talk show about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Oprah Talks COVID-19’ is the media mogul’s brand-new offering and is exclusively streaming on Apple TV+. The first two episodes are already out, with the first interview being with Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba.
Elba tweeted on March 16 that he had tested positive, but had no symptoms.
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic.”
Oprah conducted the interview through FaceTime and spoke to the couple about their experience dealing with it all while being quarantined.
Which is why I FaceTimed @idriselba & his wife Sabrina who are safely quarantined together after he tested positive for COVID-19. Idris fills me in on his journey and Sabrina reveals the result of her test after they decided to quarantine together. pic.twitter.com/HETVZeqCPE
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) March 22, 2020
In the second episode, Oprah has a chat with pastor Wintley Phipps on ‘the spiritual meaning of this moment.’
The series is streaming for free on Apple TV+ right now.