Barely 48 hours ago, Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Hanks tested positive for Corona Virus in Australia as they shoot for a Presley dubbed movie.
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Hanks shared the unfortunate news with his fans and the world on his Instagram page. He wrote; “Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia.
“We felt a bit tired like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus and were found to be positive.”
Adding that people take precautionary measures to stay safe.
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Not later than the news broke, their son Chet took to his Instagram page to confirm the news and also to tell the world that his parents are fine and doing well.
He said in the video: “What’s up everyone? Yeah, it’s true. My parents got coronavirus. Crazy.
“They’re both down in Australia right now because my dad was shooting a movie down there. I just got off the phone with them, they both are fine.
“They’re not even that sick. They’re not worried about it. They’re not tripping but they’re going through the necessary health precautions obviously.”
He continued: “But I don’t think it’s anything to be too worried about. I appreciate everyone’s concern and the well wishes but I think it’s all going to be alright but I appreciate it.
“Everybody stay safe out there. Much love.”
Meanwhile, Ghana and Gabon have recorded their first case Corona Virus.