Harvey Weinstein Reportedly Very Ill In Prison, Placed In Isolation After Displaying COVID-Related Symptoms

Harvey Weinstein arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Court, on February 24, 2020 in New York City. - The jury in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial hinted it was struggling to reach agreement on the most serious charge of predatory sexual assault as day four of deliberations ended February 21, 2020 without a verdict. The 12 jurors asked New York state Judge James Burke whether they could be hung on one or both of the top counts but unanimous on the three lesser counts. The disgraced movie mogul, 67, faces life in prison if the jury of seven men and five women convict him of a variety of sexual misconduct charges in New York. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images)

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Harvey Weinstein is reportedly in isolation with a high temperature of 101.1  and doctors have assumed he might have contracted COVID-19.

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According to TMZ, prison officials reported that the producer is not doing well due to his various health issues. He was tested for the coronavirus early Tuesday morning and doctors had him placed in an isolation room for 72 hours. In this case, if he tests positive for the virus, Weinstein will be sent to the prison hospital for treatment.

His team said in a statement that his various symptoms come as no surprise since he has numerous health issues: “It should come as no surprise that Mr. Weinstein has numerous maladies and conditions including a heart condition, high blood pressure, and spinal stenosis. We are working with the NYSDOCCS and the excellent team at Wende CF to ensure Mr. Weinstein receives the proper medical attention he needs.”

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Back in March, the producer reportedly had the coronavirus but it was never confirmed by his team. Despite that, he is at high risk due to his age and health.

 

Deja Monet: Born and raised in the Bronx. I write stories that will make you laugh, cry, or mad.