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Jimmy Fallon tested positive for Covid over festive period

Jimmy Fallon, the talk show presenter, claimed that he tested positive for Covid during the holidays, but that he was "lucky enough" to only show "mild" symptoms.

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Talk show host Jimmy Fallon has revealed he tested positive for Covid over the festive period, but he was "lucky enough" to only show "mild" symptoms.

Fallon wrote on Instagram: "Hey guys, on the first day of our holiday break I tested positive for Covid. I was vaccinated and boostered which made me lucky enough to only have mild symptoms. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who work so hard around the clock to get everyone vaxxed."

Several stars sent him get well soon messages, including Reese Witherspoon. She wrote: "Hope you had a speedy recovery!"

Kristin Chenoweth commented: "Jimmy please rest. Eat. Repeat. Feel better." Jimmy's news comes after it was revealed fellow talk show host Whoopi Goldberg also recently tested positive for Covid, and is experiencing "very, very mild" symptoms. IANS

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