Kathy Griffin has revealed she is in hospital with “unbearably painful” symptoms similar to those suffered by people with Covid-19.
The comedian uploaded a series of photos to Instagram showing herself in hospital, along with a screenshot of a Tweet by US President Donald Trump, in which he claims the US has done more testing for Covid-19 than any other country.
“He’s lying,” she wrote. “I was sent to the #COVID19 isolation ward room in a major hospital ER from a separate urgent care facility after showing UNBEARABLY PAINFUL symptoms.
“The hospital couldn’t test me for #coronavirus because of CDC (Pence task force) restrictions,” she said. “#TESTTESTTEST”.
Griffin is wearing a face mask in one of the photos, with the other shows her hospital room.
Actress Teri Hatcher wished Griffin a speedy recovery, commenting: “Sending you strength and love!!!”
Celebrities reacting to coronavirus – In pictures
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Bella Hadid wearing a face mask on a plane
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Kim Kardashian on a flight wearing a face mask and gloves
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Naomi Campbell preparing for a flight
@naomi
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Gwyneth Paltrow wearing a facemask during a plane ride
@gwynethpaltrow
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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas
@sophiet
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Sebastian Stan being overly prepared on a plane
@sebastianstan
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Marjorie & Steve Harvey wearing face masks on a plane
@MarjorieHarvey
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Naomi Campbell preparing for a flight
@naomi
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Jade Thirlwell
@jadethirlwell
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Nicole Scherzinger with Thom Evans
@nicolescherzinger
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The actor announced on Twitter that he had tested positive for coronavirus
@idriselba
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Prince Harry and Craig David greet each other with an elbow bump
BBC
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Charlotte Crosby and friends being very prepared
@charlottegshore
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Robbie Williams greets fans with elbow bumps
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Prince Charles and Ant and Dec use Namaste to greet each other
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Pierce Brosnan greets Prince Charles with Namaste
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Bella Hadid wearing a face mask on a plane
@bellahadid
2/16
Kim Kardashian on a flight wearing a face mask and gloves
@kimkardashian
3/16
Naomi Campbell preparing for a flight
@naomi
4/16
Gwyneth Paltrow wearing a facemask during a plane ride
@gwynethpaltrow
5/16
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas
@sophiet
6/16
Sebastian Stan being overly prepared on a plane
@sebastianstan
7/16
Marjorie & Steve Harvey wearing face masks on a plane
@MarjorieHarvey
8/16
Naomi Campbell preparing for a flight
@naomi
9/16
Jade Thirlwell
@jadethirlwell
10/16
Nicole Scherzinger with Thom Evans
@nicolescherzinger
11/16
The actor announced on Twitter that he had tested positive for coronavirus
@idriselba
12/16
Prince Harry and Craig David greet each other with an elbow bump
BBC
13/16
Charlotte Crosby and friends being very prepared
@charlottegshore
14/16
Robbie Williams greets fans with elbow bumps
Getty Images
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Prince Charles and Ant and Dec use Namaste to greet each other
Getty Images
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Pierce Brosnan greets Prince Charles with Namaste
PA
Griffin’s hospitalisation comes one week after she revealed her mother had passed away at the age of 99.
“My Mom, the one and only, Maggie Griffin, passed away today,” she wrote on Twitter.
“I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared.
“I’m so grateful you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it.
“Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St Patrick’s Day,” she finished.
