Tom Hanks announces he is a carrier of coronavirus
The American actor and his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson, were tested and found positive during a trip to Australia
Hanks said the couple were tired, suffering from colds, body aches and mild fevers. As is necessary in the world right now, we have been tested for coronavirus and the result has been positive, said Hanks on Instagram
The actor said he and his wife will be tested, observed and isolated as long as public health and safety require
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some people, especially the elderly and people with health problems, this can cause more serious illnesses, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people are recovering from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more serious illness may need three to six weeks to recover
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, both 63, married in 1988