Let me tell you what’s happening here. Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, recently took to Instagram to share some heavy news. He and his wife, Rita Wilson, have tested positive for the coronavirus while they were in Australia. In a heartfelt message, Tom explained that both he and Rita had been feeling unwell, so they decided to visit a doctor. After undergoing tests, they learned they had contracted COVID-19. This is serious stuff, folks, but Tom is handling it with his usual grace and humility.
Now, let’s break this down. “Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia,” Tom wrote in his Instagram post. He went on to describe how they had been feeling: tired, like they had colds, with body aches, chills, and slight fevers. Recognizing the importance of taking precautions during these uncertain times, they decided to get tested. And unfortunately, the results came back positive. “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus, and were found to be positive,” Tom explained.
Down Under for Work, Now Focused on Recovery
Tom and Rita were in Australia for pre-production on Baz Luhrmann’s highly anticipated Elvis Presley biopic. Tom is set to play Colonel Tom Parker, the iconic singer’s longtime manager, in this film. But now, their focus has shifted from acting to recovery. Both Tom and Rita, who are both in their early sixties, are quarantining to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
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In his post, Tom shared what comes next for him and Rita. “Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed,” he wrote. He promised that they would adhere to all necessary tests, observations, and isolation requirements for as long as public health and safety demand it. His message was calm and reassuring: “Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?”
View this post on InstagramHello, 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. Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks’ will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no? We’ll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves! Hanx!
The Outpouring of Support
Once the news broke, fans from all over the world flooded Tom’s Instagram post with messages of support and well-wishes. People were moved by his transparency and the way he shared such personal information. One fan commented, “Rest well and [I] hope isolation is not too taxing for you.” Another added, “Love and prayers to everyone and the Hanx.” A third chimed in with an emotional plea: “Omg. Prayers for you both!!! I need y’all to overcome this.” It’s clear that Tom and Rita have a loyal fanbase who are rooting for their recovery.
Warner Bros. Weighs In
Warner Bros. Pictures also released a statement addressing the situation. “We have been made aware that a company member from our Elvis feature film, which is currently in pre-production in The Gold Coast, Australia, has tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus),” they stated. They assured everyone that they are working closely with local health agencies to identify and contact anyone who may have come into direct contact with the infected individual. Their priority, as always, is the health and safety of their team members worldwide.
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“The health and safety of our company members is always our top priority, and we are taking precautions to protect everyone who works on our productions around the world,” the statement concluded.
