Idris Elba's Wife Tests br Positive for COVID-19 Sabrina Dhowre Elba br revealed the news on Sunday. The couple was previously criticized br online for staying together after Idris br was first diagnosed with the virus. They explained their decision to br not isolate themselves from each other br in an interview with Oprah Winfrey via FaceTime. Sabrina Elba, via br 'Oprah Talks: COVID-19' Idris explained that Sabrina had likely already been br exposed to the virus prior to his diagnosis since they br were together on the day of his probable exposure. Idris Elba, via br 'Oprah Talks: COVID-19' Both Sabrina and Idris says they br have not yet experienced symptoms br of COVID-19, and they generally feel fine.