Every year it is necessary to conduct a week of quarantine

British actor Idris Elba told that their lives with his wife, model Sabrina Daur Elbe, "rolled over" once infected with coronavirus, despite the fact that they had "light" symptoms, reports the associated Press.

In an interview with Elba called the experience "definitely scary, anxious and nervous". "you Know, everything seems to feel the same as we do, but it was definitely just a complete coup" – said of Elba.

"I think every year the world must spend a week of quarantine, just to remember this time. To remember each other. I really think so", – said the actor.

According to the Agency, the Elbe, and his wife, who are the goodwill ambassadors of the UN, have joined forces with the International Fund for agricultural development with the aim to launch the Fund in the amount of $ 40 million. According to the actor, in rural areas and poor regions most affected by the pandemic coronavirus.

The couple plan soon to return to London from the us state of new Mexico, where, according to the Agency, they were during the illness.

"We were lucky. We were in a beautiful place, which at that time was very convenient. But we look forward to returning home" – shared of Elba.

Positive test for coronavirus British actor announced on March 16. Then he noted that he is in isolation, despite the absence of symptoms.

Idris Elba was born in London on 6 September 1972. He is best known for his roles in such films as "28 weeks later" (2007), "Rock-n-rolewick" (2008), "Boys-raiders" (2010), as well as in the trilogy "Thor" (2011, 2013, 2017) and other films.