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Game Of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju 'fully recovered' after coronavirus battle

Game Of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju has beaten coronavirus.

The Norwegian native, 41, who is best known for playing Tormund Giantsbane the hit fantasy show, first told that he tested positive for Covid-19 on March 16.

Kristofer has now shared the great news that he has "fully recovered" and in "good health" after battling the deadly bug.

Addressing his fans on Instagram on Monday, he wrote: "Hi! We are fully recovered and in good health after I was infected by the Cororonavirus, and most likely my wife @grymolvaerhivju.

"After several weeks inn [sic] quarantine, and also a couple more indoors after beeing free of all symptoms, we are finally safe and sound.

"We were lucky to only have mild symptoms of the Covid 19. We send our love and thoughts to all of the people where the virus has hit much harder, and to everyone who has lost their loved ones due to the Cornonavirus.

Game Of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju has beaten coronavirus (Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock)

"Thank you for all of your support, and please remember to stay vigilant and keep your distance, wash your hands, and most of all; take care of each other in this strange time. Lots of love from us️ #takecare @panoramaagency."

It comes after the star took to the social networking platform last month to share the news that he was infected with coronavirus.

Kristofer has now shared the great news that he has 'fully recovered' and in 'good health' after battling the deadly bug (BBC/Nordisk Film Production AS/Lars Olav Dybv)

And as he shared the worrying news he also offered advice to his fans.

He penned: "Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. My familiy and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health - I only have mild symptoms of a cold.

"There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely careful; wash your hands, keep 1,5 meters distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading.

"Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy! Please visit your country's Center for Disease Control's website, and follow the regulations for staying safe and protecting not just yourselves, but our entire community, and especially those at risk like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions. @grymolvaerhivju #fightcorona #solidarity #takecare #folkehelseinstituttet Thanks to @panoramaagency."

Kristover starred in six seasons of Game Of Thrones other credits of his include The Fate of the Furious and After Earth.

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