Tom Hanks and Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus
Tom Hanks and his actress-singer wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.
Hanks said the couple were in Australia and felt tired, with colds, body aches and slight fevers.
“To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to be positive,” Hanks said.
The 63-year-old actor said they will be “tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires.”
“Not much more to it than a one-day-a-time approach, no?” added Hanks.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 12, 2020
Hanks, who also posted his message on social media, signed off saying: “Take care of yourselves!”
The post brought an outpouring of prayers and well wishes for the beloved actor and his wife.
Praying for you!! ??
— EDP445 Burner (@EDPBurnerClips) March 12, 2020
You’re one of the best people on earth. Get well soon ?
— Nate Hill (@NateHillTV) March 12, 2020
WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOU AND RITA, YOU BOTH HAVE ALL OUR LOVE, AND PRAYERS….
— G Koch (@binkycats) March 12, 2020
Sending love, good thoughts and healing to you and @RitaWilson. Please rest and take care of yourselves.
— gloria mann (@GloriaMann22) March 12, 2020
Hoping/praying for you guys
— timthetatman (@timthetatman) March 12, 2020
Hanks and Wilson, 63, were married in 1988.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three weeks to six weeks to recover.
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