Tom Hanks' son gives update on parents' health amid coronavirus diagnosis

Tom Hanks has announced that he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus in Australia.

The Oscar-winning actor, 63, was shooting for a movie in Australia, when he and his wife Rita, 63, contracted the virus.

“Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia,” the movie star shared with his fans.

“We felt a bit tired like we had colds, and some body aches.

“Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too.

Ched Hanks has posted a video on social media to give fans an update on his parents’ health after Tom Hanks confirmed him and his wife Rita Wilson have contracted coronavirus (Image: Twitter)

“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’s son Chet has taken to Twitter to update fans on this parents’ health.

In a video message uploaded to social on Thursday, Chet revealed: “Wassup everyone. Yea, its true my parents got coronavirus. Crazy.

“They’re both down in Australia right now ’cause my dad was shooting a movie down there. I just got off the phone with them. They both are fine.”

The 25-year-old added: “They’re not even that sick. They’re not worried about it.

Tom Hanks has announced that he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus in Australia (Image: Getty Images)

“They’re not tripping but they’re going through the necessary health precautions obviously.”

“I don’t think it’s anything to be too worried about.

“I appreciate everyone’s concern and well wishes. I think it’s all going to be alright.

Ched told fans that his parents are “both fine” (Image: Twitter)

“I appreciate it. Everybody stay safe out there. Much love,” Chet concluded.

According to the World Health Organisation, that has just officially declared the coronavirus a pandemic, more than 118 000 cases in 114 countries have been reported, while 291 people have died.

In South Africa, 17 people have been diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus.

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk

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