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Vicki Newman

This Country's Charlie Cooper claims he has coronavirus but hasn't been tested

This Country's Charlie Cooper claims he has coronavirus - but he hasn't been tested.

The actor, who is currently starring in the BBC Three comedy, took to Instagram to tell his fans that he's convinced he's got COVID-19.

Sharing a snap of his laptop propped up on his bed, he wrote: "Haven't been properly tested but I most definitely have it.

"Felt awful yesterday but a bit better today thankfully. Seems to come and go in waves. Incredibly grateful for paracetamol and @footballmanager right now.

"And thank you for all your kind messages about the episode last night. It means the world to us. Love you all and look after yourselves x"

He also shared a video taken out of his window, saying he was on day three of self-isolation.

Current government advise is that anyone with symptoms should self-isolate.

Charlie, who stars in This Country with his sister Daisy May Cooper, told fans about the symptoms he'd been having.

Charlie stars in the show with his sister (BBC)

Sharing a selfie, he wrote: "Few people asking about symptoms I've had etc... so will quickly explain my experience so far if there's anyone out there feeling anxious about it.

"Plus I'm really bored and have nothing better to do."

He continued: "Over the weekend I felt a very slight tickle in the back of my throat and started to feel achy which got worse throughout Sunday evening.

"Then that night woke up about 2/3am with cold sweats, full body ache and high temperature.

He assured fans he'll be fine and they'll get through it too (BBC)

"Felt like this for a good 6-8 hours and hardly slept and had an awful migraine. Took some paracetamol and began to feel a lot better, so much so I was up around the house.

"Then began to feel worse again Monday evening with a tight chest and shortness of breath which soon faded.

"Today I've mostly been in bed but felt ok. Temperature keeps fluctuating. Either too hot or too cold but like to think I'm over worst of it now (famous last words)."

Sharing a third selfie, he added: "Overall it's no worse than any virus I've had before so don't be anxious about it. The fear is in getting it, but you'll ride it out if you do.

"Good thing is we're all in it together. And I had a neighbour leave some shepherds pie on my doorstep which I'm eternally grateful for.

"There's some bloody humans on this planet. Love you all."

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