Jared Leto was on a retreat and missed the coronavirus news
Jared Leto being on a silent meditation retreat and totally missing out on the coronavirus pandemic news feels very Jared Leto.
While the rest of the world has been learning about social distancing and such, the actor had completely unplugged, it seems.
Leto tweeted early Tuesday that “12 days ago I began a silent meditation in the desert.”
“We were totally isolated. No phone, no communication etc.,” he wrote. “We had no idea what was happening outside the facility.”
Leto is known for marching to the beat of his own drum and told his followers he “Walked out yesterday into a very different world.”
Hello understatement. “One that’s been changed forever. Mind blowing — to say the least,” Leto wrote. “I’m getting messages from friends and family all around the globe and catching up on what’s going on.”
The star had a message for us all as he continues to catch up.
“Hope you and yours are ok. Sending positive energy to all,” he wrote. “Stay inside. Stay safe.”
The actor and 30 Seconds to Mars frontman was scheduled to next be seen in his starring role in the film “Moribus.”
According to MS, the coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness has caused mild or moderate symptoms for most patients, but severe symptoms have been more likely in the elderly
or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.
Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus while shooting a film in Australia. After they were hospitalized for treatment they have been released and report that they are self-isolating in their Australia home.
Actor Idris Elba announced Monday that he had also tested positive for the virus. “This is serious. Now is the time to really think about social distancing and washing your hands,” Elba said. “Beyond that there are people out there who aren’t showing symptoms and that can easily spread it,” the actor added.
On Monday, President Trump announced a new set of guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus including urging elderly people and those with underlying health conditions to isolate themselves and work from home if at all possible. He also urged everyone to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.