Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus has hit the world in unimaginable ways, with more and more infections being reported every day. Hollywood star, Tom Hanks, took to his social media let his fans know that he and his wife have contracted the virus.
Oscar-winner Tom Hanks posted a tweet on his account, letting his fans know that he and his wife of 31 years, Rita Wilson, have both tested positive for coronavirus in Australia, where he is currently working on a film. Hanks said he and Rita had slight fevers and felt tired and immediately went to get tested.
According to worldometrer reports, there have been 126,380 people who have been infected worldwide, 4,634 have died, and 68,313 people have recovered. Tom Hanks and his wife are the first celebrity case of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, to be announced.
"Well now, what to do next, the medical officials have a protocol that must be followed. We Hanks will be tested observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires" Hanks said in Tweet.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 12, 2020
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