Former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Sheree Whitfield Tests Positive For COVID-19
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Sheree Whitfield has tested positive for COVID-19.
On Tuesday (July 14), the reality TV star took to Instagram to break the news to her fans. The video announcing her coronavirus diagnosis was the first thing that Whitfield shared on Instagram since July 3.
“Hey, guys. Just checking in. I know I have been MIA. I tested positive for COVID-19, and so I’ve just really been at home self-quarantining for the past week and a half,” Whitfield said in the short video.
“And I just want you guys to know that it is no joke. I’m feeling much better today. Thank you to everyone who knew that they haven’t heard back from me and just reached out.”
“If I have not reached back out, I will. I just have been out of it,” the former RHOA star said, reassuring her friends and loved ones that she’d get back to them eventually.
“I’ll post something after this if anybody has any questions or would like to know what my symptoms were,” she concluded.
Real Housewives of Atlanta Cast Members Over the Years
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 03: The cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta attend the 2013 Bravo New York Upfront at Pillars 37 Studios on April 3, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 25: From left, the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sheree Whitfield, Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey, celebrated achievements in the LGBTQ community at the GLAAD Gala Atlanta, in partnership with LGBTQ ally, Ketel One Vodka on October 25, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for GLAAD)
ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 03: Real Housewives of Atlanta Sheree Whitfield attends the 2009 Soul Train Awards at the Georgia World Congress Center on November 3, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: (L-R) TV personalities Sheree Whitfield, Lisa Wu Hartwell, NeNe Leakes and Kandi Burruss from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" pose in the press room during the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
ATLANTA - JANUARY 22: Sheree Whitfield and Kim Zoiciak of Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta's attend the grand opening of the W Atlanta Buckhead Hotel Designed by Thom Filicia on January 22, 2009 in Atlanta Georgia.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: TV personality Kandi Burruss attends the 2009 Robin Hood Foundation's Food For Good Event at the M2 Ultra Lounge on November 12, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 20: Star Sheree Whitfield of "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta" speaks during day 13 of the Bravo portion of NBC Universal 2008 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour held at the Beverly Hilton hotel on July 20, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: (L-R) TV personalities Kandi Burruss, Phaedra Parks, Nene Leakes, and Cynthia Bailey of the Real Housewives of Atlanta attends the Bravo Upfront 2012 at Center 548 on April 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 03: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast members Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey attend Amaluna opening night at the Big Top at Atlantic Station on October 3, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 19: Kandi Burruss attends "Bird Box" Atlanta screening at Cinebistro Town Brookhaven on December 19, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Netflix)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Marlo Hampton attends "The Kitchen" Atlanta screening hosted by Kandi Burruss at Cinebistro on July 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 19: Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend "Bird Box" Atlanta screening at Cinebistro Town Brookhaven on December 19, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Netflix)
The former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" couple split in an ugly, extremely messy divorce that played itself out in front of the cameras. Peter reportedly became known for his alleged affairs, reportedly cheating with waitresses in his restaurants. The couple seems to have come to an amicable place now, but not after many an uncomfortable episode of their show. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 19: Todd Tucker attends "Bird Box" Atlanta screening at Cinebistro Town Brookhaven on December 19, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Netflix)
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Recording Artist and 'The Real Housewives Of Atlanta Cast member Kandi Burruss attends D'USSE VIP Riser + Lounge At On The Run Tour at Georgia Dome on July 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for D'USSE)
NEW YORK - MARCH 10: (L-R) NeNe Leakes, Sheree Whitfield, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Kandi Burruss and Kim Zolciak attend Bravo's 2010 Upfront Party at Skylight Studio on March 10, 2010 in New York City.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Yolanda Adams, Porsha Williams, and Kandi Burruss attend 2019 Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on September 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Black Music Honors)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Actor Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend the Entertainment Weekly Celebration of SAG Award Nominees sponsored by Maybelline New York at Chateau Marmont on January 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kandi Burruss attends ESSENCE And Johnson & Johnson's Path To Power at Ventanas on September 15, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Essence)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: Actor Cynthia Bailey attends American Apparel & Footwear Association's 40th Annual American Image Awards 2018 on April 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for AAFA)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: TV personality Kandi Burruss attends the Bravo Upfront 2012 at Center 548 on April 4, 2012 in New York City.
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 25: Recording artist Usher Raymond and recording artist/producer Kandi Burruss attend the ASCAP Rhythm And Soul 3rd Annual Atlanta Legends Dinner Honoring Antonio "L.A." Reid at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on September 25, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Department)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 08: (L-R) Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker and Joyce Burruss attend the 2015 Ford Neighborhood Awards Hosted By Steve Harvey at Phillips Arena on August 8, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Neighborhood Awards)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: Kandi Burruss attends Beautycon Festival Los Angeles 2019 at Los Angeles Convention Center on August 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Beautycon)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Marlo Hampton attends "The Kitchen" Atlanta screening hosted by Kandi Burruss at Cinebistro on July 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: (L-R) TV personalities NeNe Leakes, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Sheree Whitfield and Kandi Burruss from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" arrive at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 19: TV personality Cynthia Bailey attends 5th Annual Tee Up ATL Party at College Football Hall of Fame on August 19, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend "The Kitchen" Atlanta screening hosted by Kandi Burruss at Cinebistro on July 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Shamea Morton attends "The Kitchen" Atlanta screening hosted by Kandi Burruss at Cinebistro on July 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 07: Singer Kandi Burruss and husband Todd Tucker pose together while the 3 Headed Monsters take on Killer 3s during week three of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at State Farm Arena on July 07, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Andy Lyons/BIG3/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 28: Todd Tucker, Kandi Burruss, and Jermaine Dupri attends 'Rémy Martin and Award-Winning Producer Jermaine Dupri Intimate Dinner To Celebrate The Upcoming Sixth Season of Producers Series' at American Cut on March 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for Rémy Martin )
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Kandi Burruss attends the 2019 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 08: TV personality Kandi Burruss attend Universal "US" First Screening - Atlanta at SCAD Show on March 08, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Universal)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Kandi Burruss attends "The Kitchen" Atlanta screening hosted by Kandi Burruss at Cinebistro on July 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 22: NeNe Leakes attends Jeezy's Inaugural SnoBall for his Non-Profit Street Dreamz Foundation at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: TV personality NeNe Leakes attends the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 12: Porsha Stewart and Cynthia Bailey speak onstage during Power 96.1's Jingle Ball 2012 at the Philips Arena on December 12, 2012 in Atlanta. (Photo by Ben Rose/Getty Images for Jingle Ball 2012)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 09: Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey attend "Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta" season 2 premiere party at Woodruff Arts Center on January 9, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for WEtv)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 02: Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey, and Porsha Williams attend 'WE tv Celebrates The Return Of Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta' at Club Tongue & Groove on October 2, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for WE tv)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: TV personality NeNe Leakes attends the 2016 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village on April 1, 2016 in Westlake Village, California.
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: TV personality Cynthia Bailey walks the runway at the Kithe Brewster fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 11, 2014 in New York City.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL - MARCH 30: Cynthia Bailey and Renee Graziano attend WE tv's Premiere Party for Their New Show "Dr. Miami" at the Tuck Room in North Miami Beach on March 30, 2017 in North Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images for WE tv)
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 10: Cynthia Bailey and Miss Lawrence attend Pepsi And EMPIRE Celebrate Season Three Partnership With Viewing Party Of Musical Tribute "When Cookie Met Lucious" at W Midtown Atlanta on May 10, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Nene Leakes attends E! + ELLE + IMG party to celebrate the opening of NYFW at Santina on September 7, 2016 in New York City.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 26: Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore attend the 7th Annual Michael Jackson Tribute at 1OAK LA Hosted by Richie Akiva and Andre Harrell at 1OAK on June 26, 2015 in West Hollywood, California.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: NeNe Leaks (L) and Cynthia Bailey attend Pre ABFF Honors Cocktail Party hosted by Debra L. Lee & Jeff Friday at Cecconi's on February 16, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for BET)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Nene Leakes attends The Hill & Extra's 2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Weekend Party at the Embassy of Canada on April 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: NeNe Leakes (L) and J. Alexander attend the Annual Mercedes-Benz + ICON MANN 2017 Awards viewing party at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: TV personality Cynthia Bailey and designer Kithe Brewster walk the runway at the Kithe Brewster fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 11, 2014 in New York City.
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 23: Ê (L-R) Monyetta Shaw, Porsha Williams, and Phaedra Parks attend "Magic Mike XXL" Ladies Night Out Advanced Screening at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema on June 23, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.Ê (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 04: NeNe Leakes attends the 145th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) NeNe Leaks, Debra L. Lee, Cynthia Bailey and Kandi Burruss attend Pre ABFF Honors Cocktail Party hosted by Debra L. Lee & Jeff Friday at Cecconi's on February 16, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for BET)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 31: NeNe Leakes poses backstage at the 2019 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Atlanta Symphony Hall on January 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)
OXON HILL, MARYLAND - MAY 17: NeNe Leakes and Greg Leakes at the New SWAGG Retail Store opening at MGM National Harbor on May 17, 2019 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for MGM National Harbor)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: NeNe Leakes attends the Fashion Nova x Cardi B Collaboration Launch Event at Boulevard3 on November 14, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Kandi Burruss attends "After Midnight" Broadway opening night at Brooks Atkinson Theatre on November 3, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 22: Marlo Hampton, Jeezy, and NeNe Leakes attend Jeezy's Inaugural SnoBall for his Non-Profit Street Dreamz Foundation at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for Street Dreamz)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 02: Cynthia Bailey attends Rolling Stone Live: Atlanta at The Goat Farm on February 02, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 28: NeNe Leakes hosts the Samsung 837 Oscars Viewing Party on February 28, 2016 in New York City.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) Cynthia Bailey and NeNe Leakes attend BET's Pre-Grammy Brunch at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 12, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Nene Leakes attends The Hill & Extra's 2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Weekend Party at the Embassy of Canada on April 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 23: Ê Porsha Williams and Phaedra Parks attend "Magic Mike XXL" Ladies Night Out Advanced Screening at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema on June 23, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.Ê (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Actress Eva Marcille attends 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton attend "The Kitchen" Atlanta screening hosted by Kandi Burruss at Cinebistro on July 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)