Game of Thrones star Indira Varma appears to have confirmed she tested positive for coronavirus strain COVID-19.

The British actress, 46, told fans on Wednesday that she was bedridden due to an ailment, as she told fans that rehearsals of The Seagull - which she stars in with Emilia Clarke- were postponed amid the ongoing outbreak.

In a post shared to Instagram, Indira told followers: 'I’m in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people.'

Concern: Game Of Thrones star Indira Varma 'confirmed' she tested positive for coronavirus... just hours after rehearsals of The Seagull with co-star Emilia Clarke (pictured) were postponed

She went on to lament the temporary closure of The Playhouse Theatre, where she and Emilia were set to perform The Seagull together.

Sharing a selfie with her fellow cast members, in which everyone smiled brightly, she told her fans: 'So sad our and so many other shows around the world have gone dark affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

'We hope to be back soon and urge you all (and the govt) to support us when we do. Phoenix/ Seagull rising from the ashes.'

MailOnline have contacted Indira's representatives for comment.

Suggestion: In a post shared on Instagram, Indira told followers: 'I’m in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people'

Staying positive: Indira added, 'So sad our and so many other shows around the world have gone dark affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We hope to be back soon'

Temporary closure: Sharing a selfie with her cast members, in which everyone smiled brightly, she went on to lament the temporary closure of The Playhouse Theatre

The production of the Anton Chekhov play was set to be Emilia's debut on the West End, in which she portrayed the character Anya Reiss.

Emilia and Indira were also joined by a stellar cast including former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite, who was set to take on the role of Polina.

Varma’s diagnosis comes just two days after former Game of Thrones co-star Kristofer Hivju revealed he too is COVID-19 positive, a virus which has so far infected 217,436 people across the globe, killing 8,919.

On stage: The production of the Anton Chekhov play was set to be Emilia's debut on the West End, and she was set to portray the character Anya Reiss

The actor, 41, shared a photo on Instagram with his wife, Gry Molvaer Hivju, from their home in Norway, along with a heartfelt message to his fans.

'Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus,' he began.

'My family 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,' Hivju added.

Statement: Varma’s diagnosis comes just two days after former Game of Thrones co-star Kristofer Hivju revealed he too is COVID-19 positive

He admitted that other people are at 'higher risk' for contracting the virus which would be a 'devastating diagnosis' before urging fans to be 'extremely careful.'

'Wash your hands, keep 1.5 meters (roughly five feet) distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading,' he said.

He asked fans to 'fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals,' before asking them to, 'please take care of each other.'

Isolating: Kristofer, who played Tormund Giantsbane in Game Of Thrones (pictured) said to his followers: 'My family and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes'

'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,' he concluded.

In Game Of Thrones, Indira played Ellaria Sand, the lover of Oberyn Martell (Pedro Pascal), and mother to a number of his children, while Kristofer portrayed wildling leader Tormund Giantsbane.

They join other celebrities to test positive for COVID-19, including Idris Elba, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, while his new series The Witcher will shut down production and do a 'deep clean' of the set at Arborfield Studios, located west of London, according to Deadline.