British actor Indira Varma of 'Game of Thrones' and 'Kama Sutra' fame, has tested positive for COVID-19. As per reports, she is the second 'GoT' star to be infected with the novel Coronavirus, the first being Kristofer Hivju.

“I am in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people,” the actress revealed Thursday. "We hope to be back soon and urge you all and the government to support us when we do. Phoenix/ Seagull rising from the ashes," she added in her Instagram post.

Tom Hanks, his wife and actor Rita Wilson, Idris Elba, and Olga Kurylenko are the other international stars to test positive for COVID-19. Earlier today, Bollywood playback singer Kanika Kapoor tested positive.