Hollywood star Jared Leto was on a silent meditation retreat and totally missed out on the coronavirus pandemic news. Leto tweeted early Tuesday that "12 days ago I began a silent meditation in the desert. We were totally isolated. No phone, no communication, etc," he wrote. "We had no idea what was happening outside the facility," reports cnn.com. COVID-19 Outbreak: Joe Jonas and Pregnant Sophie Turner Stick To ‘No Effing Around’ Rule, Ask Fans To Stay Safe (View Pic)

The actor is known for marching to the beat of his own drum and told his followers he "Walked out yesterday into a very different world." "One that's been changed forever. Mind-blowing -- to say the least. I'm getting messages from friends and family all around the globe and catching up on what's going on." COVID-19 Effect: Academy of Country Music Awards In Las Vegas Postponed to September

The star had a message for us all as he continues to catch up. "Hope you and yours are ok. Sending positive energy to all. Stay inside. Stay safe." Leto was scheduled to be next seen in his starring role in the film "Moribus."

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