Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for COVID-19.
The comedian announced her coronavirus diagnosis Thursday in a statement on Twitter, writing that "fortunately, I'm feeling fine right now."
"Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified, and I am following all proper CDC guidelines," DeGeneres said.
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The current season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show kicked off in September, and in October, the show brought back a limited studio audience. Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. appeared in person with DeGeneres on Wednesday's show, the New York Daily News notes.
DeGeneres joins a number of high-profile celebrities who have caught COVID-19 throughout the pandemic including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Idris Elba.
"I'll see you all again after the holidays," DeGeneres wrote on Thursday. "Please stay healthy and safe."
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