Yahoo News JK Rowling says she's 'fully recovered' after experiencing 'all symptoms' of COVID-19
J.K. Rowling has revealed that she has been suffering from “all symptoms” of the coronavirus over the past few weeks - although hadn't been tested for it.
The author shared the news via her Twitter account as she linked to a video featuring advice on how to relieve the respiratory symptoms of the virus while stating that she had followed it on the recommendation of her husband Neil Murray, a doctor.
Rowling wrote: "Please watch this doc from Queens Hospital explain how to relieve respiratory symptoms.
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"For last 2 weeks I've had all symptoms of C19 (tho haven't been tested) & did this on doc husband's advice. I'm fully recovered & technique helped a lot.”
Please watch this doc from Queens Hospital explain how to relieve respiratory symptoms. For last 2 weeks I've had all symptoms of C19 (tho haven't been tested) & did this on doc husband's advice. I'm fully recovered & technique helped a lot.https://t.co/xo8AansUvc via @YouTube
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 6, 2020
Current government advice states those exhibiting symptoms including a high temperature or a new, continuous cough should not leave their homes.
Meanwhile, researchers have suggested that the loss of sense of smell and/or taste could be one of the strongest symptoms of the coronavirus.
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Last week saw Rowling launch 'Harry Potter at Home', an online hub featuring entertainment based around the books on the boy wizard.
Upon its launch, she said parents, teachers and carers "working to keep children amused" might be in need of "a bit of magic".
The website features quizzes, puzzles and crafting videos, claiming to cast "a Banishing Charm on boredom".
