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Evangeline Lilly's Lost co-star Maggie Grace tells her to 'have some compassion' over refusal to self-isolate

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Evangeline Lilly has drawn criticism for her refusal to self-isolate, going against government guidelines in the United States and claiming that her “freedom” was more important to her.

Lilly, who revealed she was immunocompromised and lived with her father who has stage 4 leukemia, received swift backlash that branded her “irresponsible” for doing so and now, one of her Lost co-stars has weighed in.

Actor Maggie Grace left a comment underneath Lilly’s controversial post captured by a fan account, which she called “concerning” and encouraged her to “have some compassion.”

From left to right: Emilie de Ravin, Maggie Grace and Evangeline Lilly holding Emmys at the 2005 awards (Getty Images)
From left to right: Emilie de Ravin, Maggie Grace and Evangeline Lilly holding Emmys at the 2005 awards (Getty Images)

Another former co-star, Daniel Dae Kim, also recently revealed he had contracted the disease and suggested Lilly talk to him.

Grace wrote, “There’s no need to panic, but at the same time this is about all of us - the vulnerable, the immunocompromised, older folks. Sure, it’s a free country, but how about choosing to exercise some of that wonderful freedom to have some compassion, trust the extensive science here and not overwhelm the health system.”

“No doctor should have to choose which patients get life-saving care and which patients get sent home to die - the sort of triage that is tragically happening in Italy right now,” she continued.

Yesterday, Italy reported that its total number of coronavirus-related deaths had come to 7,503 and has the highest number of COVID-19 deaths worldwide.

The country now has 74,386 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Maggie Grace (Getty Images)
Maggie Grace (Getty Images)

Grace urged Lilly to look at sources including Johns Hopkins for further information.

She continued, “Think about how these small decisions effect [sic] your dad and those in your community as ventilators run out - and as you use your influence on such a large group of other people.”

"I say this with all humility, please rethink this. Your kids will be just fine without going to gymnastics, I promise. :) Be well,” she continued.

Evangeline Lilly (Getty Images)
Evangeline Lilly (Getty Images)

Grace also left a postscript, referencing their co-star Kim. She wrote, “PS Daniel said he is doing a lot better btw. I don’t know, Maybe you guys wanna chat?”

Lilly has not posted on Instagram since her last controversial post.

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner also appeared to criticise Lilly on Instagram Live recently, where she said, "Stay inside, don’t be f**king stupid, even if you count your freedom over - I don’t know, what is it? Your health."

Lilly's co-star, Kim, did however confirm four days ago that he feels “practically back to normal” and used his platform to inform his followers about the guidelines regarding coronavirus, and especially those who had contracted it.

He said, “I am lucky enough to be in the diagnosed 80% of cases that have not required hospitalisation, that’s an important statistic. I’ve pretty much been staying in bed taking my medication, but more on that later.”

“As of now, I have no symptoms other than a little residual congestion which should clear up really soon... I am to remain in until Monday. Now, why Monday? According to [Hawaii state] guidelines, self-isolation can stop three days after the respiratory symptoms disappear without the help of drugs and seven days from when the symptoms started - now whichever is longer,” he continued.

Daniel Dae Kim (Getty Images )
Daniel Dae Kim (Getty Images )

The UK guidelines for individuals who believe they have coronavirus are that the affected individual is to stay at home for 7 days from when their initial symptoms started.

They should try to stay as far away as possible from anybody who lives with them, while those who live with the individual must self-isolate for 14 days from the first day the person displayed COVID-19 symptoms.