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DeGeneress positive test derailed the shows end-of-year schedule, coming after shed only completed 11 days of giveaways.

DeGeneres went on to explain that she learned about her test at her studio, ahead of filming.

I was in hair and makeup, getting my face powdered and my extensions put in, she joked.

Its funny, people just really get scared, and they ran.

Some have not come back since.

DeGeneres also spoke about her symptoms, namelythe back pain she previously talked about in a videoshe tweeted.

You know how I make you laugh so hard that your ribs hurt?

Thats what it was like for me.

Now I know how you feel when I make you laugh.

The back pain, she added, was the only symptom she experienced.

(COVID-19 is reported to cause muscle aches, which can include back pain,according toPrevention.)

Although, I did wear Crocs with socks for a day, so you be the judge.

I hope this show will give you some joy, brighten your day, DeGeneres said.

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