'First in Hollywood': Tom Hanks and his wife became infected with coronavirus
'12.03.2020'
Source: with the BBC
Actor Tom Hanks said that the result of a coronavirus test, which he and his wife Rita Wilson passed in Australia, was positive. Writes about this with the BBC.
Hanks, 63, and his wife sought medical attention when they developed cold symptoms in Queensland, the actor wrote on Instagram.
Now they will spend time in self-isolation, he added.
The couple was on the Gold Coast of Queensland, where Hanks worked on a film about the life of Elvis Presley.
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the spread of the new coronavirus has reached the stage of pandemic, as most countries and all continents are affected.
Hanks wrote on Instagram: “We felt a little tired, like with a cold, there were also body aches. Rita had a slight chill that disappeared and appeared. There was also a slight fever. "
“As expected, we both passed the coronavirus tests and they tested positive.”
Hanks said that he and his wife will keep everyone informed of their condition and spend as much time in self-isolation as it takes for public safety.
Risk group
In 2013, the actor was diagnosed with type XNUMX diabetes, which the World Health Organization considers to be one of the risk factors for coronavirus complications.
Quarantine on the Gold Coast
Filming where Hanks is involved has been suspended.
“All the people who were on set went home and isolated themselves,” said Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.
Shooting studio Warner Bros said it is working closely with the Australian Ministry of Health to find out who could have direct contact with Tom and Rita.
Last week, Rita Wilson sang at the Emporium Hotel in Brisbane and at the Sydney Opera House.
Employees at the opera house told France-Press that they are helping the authorities track about 207 people who might have been in contact with the couple at a Saturday concert.
Wilson has also appeared on the Australian Channel XNUMX talk show, whose crew is currently in quarantine.
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Humorous support
Celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon and Tim Allen wished the couple a speedy recovery on social media, while singer Richard Marks said he spoke to Wilson and her voice sounds pretty healthy.
“Wishing you both a speedy recovery, I send rays of love,” writes legendary TV host Ellen DeGeneres.
“I love you, get better and come home sooner,” actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus wishes her health.
Now, those who have decided to cheer up the Hanks-Wilson couple with humor have gathered legions.
“Your mother, Tom !!! In everything, you need to be the first: the first Emmy winner, the first Oscar winner, the first in Hollywood with the coronavirus, "joked comedian Marlon Wayans right in the comments to Hanks' post on Instagram.
Fans of the animated series The Simpsons believe that the creators of the full-length cartoon predicted the actor's isolation due to unforeseen circumstances back in 2007.
The relaxed style of the video message of Hanks' eldest son Chet, especially the phrase: “Some kind of madness”, amused the users separately.
“It's true, my parents have coronavirus. This is madness. They are in Australia now because my dad is doing the movie there, but I just spoke to them on the phone, they are both fine, they are not even that sick. They do not worry too much, do not panic, but apparently take the necessary health precautions. "
