While working on set for an untitled film about Elvis Presley, Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
In an exclusive by Deadline, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were in Australia for the pre-production of Baz Luhrmann’s untitled film about Elvis Presley. A statement was released by Warner Bros. stating that “a company member tested positive for COVID-19.” However, Hanks confirmed the news in a statement saying he and Rita were experiencing flu-like symptoms:
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“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.
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!” – Tom Hanks”
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Additionally, Warner Bros. said in their statement that the individual is currently receiving treatment for the virus.
“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.”