Here’s an Exhaustive Timeline of Something Navy Influencer Arielle Charnas’s COVID-19 *Drama*
Something Navy influencer Arielle Charnas took a COVID-19 test in mid-March and announced that she was positive for the virus that’s currently causing a global pandemic.
Since then, fans have accused her of faking her sickness, exposing people to the virus, and privilege.
She has addressed some of her critics but has also been posting regularly for her 1.3 million followers.
If you’ve been up on Twitter recently, you may already know that New York–based influencer Arielle Charnas (you might remember her from a bikini feud with Amanda Seyfried this past summer) is wrapped up in a bit of coronavirus controversy rn.
It’s a lot to take in, but a quick-and-dirty recap to wet your whistle: Basically, people are up in arms because she used her doctor connections to take a hard-to-get COVID-19 test after displaying only mild symptoms. And *conspiracy theory alert*: After she said she tested positive, some fans claim she faked being sick or could have exposed multiple people to the virus. (For the record, her own reporting of her illness shows she’s been following CDC guidelines.) All the while, she’s also been posting her regular, business-as-usual content for her 1.3 million followers.
Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, we are about to Get. In. To. It.
March 16, 2020
Arielle feels ill. According to an extensive, skeptical Twitter thread, she says she has a fever, chills, and a sore throat.
Later that day, she gets tested for COVID-19 via a drive-by facility. A doctor she has on speed dial administers the test while she sits in her car. According to the New York Post, this was Dr. Jake Deutsch at the Cure Urgent Care Facility on the Upper West Side. She took to IG Live while it was happening.
Finally, Arielle is dragged by Instagram roast account Diet Prada, which posted a series of screenshots from her drive-by test, saying this is “what privilege looks like in the age of coronavirus.”
A post shared by Diet Prada ™ (@diet_prada) on Mar 17, 2020 at 3:02pm PDT
Other publications like the Daily Mail also condemned her in light of the shortage of tests around the country.
March 17, 2020
Arielle posts on Instagram that she’ll be returning to regular content. And if that was insensitive: “I’m sorry but that’s what I’ve chosen to do.”
March 18, 2020
In a “health update” on Instagram, Arielle says she’s tested positive for COVID-19. She also says she’s making sure to follow all the guidelines set out by both the CDC and the government. And that she—along with her husband and two daughters—plan to self-quarantine.
March 19, 2020
Her regular content resumes.
March 26, 2020
Arielle and her family leave their apartment in NYC for the Hamptons. Eight days after she was diagnosed, Arielle announced that she was headed off to a rental house out of the city to continue her quarantine—despite extensive backlash from locals about any possibly contagious visitors flooding the area. Doormen in her building helped Arielle and her family leave.
Commenters in her feed later wondered if the building’s staff and residents could get infected, but Arielle commented that her family wore masks and gloves and the doormen blocked off the elevators and lobby while they exited.
FYI, according to the CDC, here are the regulations for when people who have had the coronavirus are free to go outside again:
If you haven’t had a test to confirm you aren’t sick: You can go outside again after 72 hours without a fever (unaided by fever-reducing medications), after all other symptoms (like coughing and shortness of breath) have resolved, and at least seven days after your symptoms appeared in the first place.
If you have had the test and it came back negative: You can go outside when you no longer have a fever, your symptoms have improved, and you’ve had two negative COVID-19 tests.
Technically, if Arielle’s symptoms lasted just two to three days after her positive test, she could be well within the CDC’s guidelines here. To keep things in perspective, Prince Charles was released from his self-isolation after just seven days, with permission from his doctor.
FWIW, the 14-day quarantine rule applies to people who aren’t sure whether or not they have the virus or aren’t sure if they’ve been exposed to it.
March 27, 2020
Aware of rumors swirling around her visit to the Hamptons and even whether or not she ever was actually sick, Arielle goes on IG Stories to say she would “never lie about having coronavirus, that’s disgusting.”
She’s aware of the rumors and posts a video. She “would never lie about having coronavirus, that’s disgusting” & also says it’s not true that she used wealth to get a test she “called up her dr friends on SPEED DIAL” and paid $40 like everyone else! (No pRiViLeGe whatsoever!!!!!) pic.twitter.com/a51BwALFei
— Sophie Ross (@SophRossss) March 30, 2020
Arielle continues to post #OOTDs and commenters continue to show concern.
On Instagram, a nurse wrote, “I’m super bummed you couldn’t stay quarantined for the whole 14 days,” while another asked, “WHY DID YOU COME TO THE HAMPTONS?”
March 28, 2020
People discover that the children’s nanny has been with the family this whole time and is in the Hamptons with them. In a video of her daughters playing inside, the nanny’s head pops in just at the end.
Eventually, Arielle responded to multiple concerned comments, saying that she and her nanny got sick together and she “hasn’t left us since.”
March 30, 2020
Arielle posts more of her regular content and hasn’t addressed any additional concerns from critics or fans.
Skeptics do a deep dive into her pre- and post-corona activity, creating and commenting on a huge Twitter thread.
Arielle Charnas and her dangerous and bizarre behavior surrounding her COVID-19 diagnosis: A THREAD
— Sophie Ross (@SophRossss) March 30, 2020
These bloggers are killing me.
NYC blogger Arielle Charnas posted to 1.3 million followers on March 18 that she had tested positive for COVID-19. On March 26, she announced that she and her husband were symptom-free and headed to their home in the Hamptons indefinitely.
WTF?! pic.twitter.com/dmyRNLxojr— InMinivanHell (@inminivanhell) March 30, 2020
This is absolutely abhorrent. I seriously hope that all stockists pull her clothing line & perhaps a campaign is in order. So many influencers deserve opportunities, but time and time again Arielle Charnas has proved to be a #COVIDIOT. https://t.co/8A948v6pOB
— Natalie Ast (@natalieast) March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
Arielle’s Instagram account goes private.
April 2, 2020
With her Instagram public again, Arielle posted the following explanation of her illness, doctor recommendations, and an apology to fans.
A post shared by Arielle Charnas (@ariellecharnas) on Apr 2, 2020 at 9:27am PDT
Now you’re all caught up!
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