The Young and the Restless star Greg Rikaart has revealed that he tested positive for coronavirus and he calls this the “hardest experience” of his life.
The 43-year-old actor started feeling sick over two weeks ago and he has been in solo quarantine, separate from his family, since March 14.
“I just tested positive for coronavirus. I am a pretty healthy 43-year-old who doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink much, eats well and exercises regularly and this has been the hardest experience of my life,” Greg wrote on Instagram. “Two+ weeks ago, everyone in my house had a bit of a cough and my son came home from school with a high fever. Everyone recovered, but I deteriorated. I isolated from my family and have been in solo quarantine since Saturday the 14th.”
“I had a fever for 11 days, difficulty breathing and was diagnosed with pneumonia. I’m confident that I have finally turned the proverbial corner and am fever free today for the first time since this all started. I was told to stay isolated for another 72 hours before I acclimate back into my family. So, nice try coronavirus, but I have another 4-5 decades worth of experiences to have with these guys. Furthermore, I want to thank you all for the well wishes and I hope you heed the warnings. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay inside. ❤️,” Greg added.
Greg has been playing the role of Kevin Fisher on the soap opera since 2003. He and husband Robert Sudduth are the parents of a three-year-old son Montgomery.
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