Coronavirus: All the Celebrities Tested Positive During Global Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic doesn't discriminate, which means the rich and famous have also been [...]
Tom Hanks
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 12, 2020
Actor Tom Hanks was one of the first and most shocking cases of celebrity coronavirus. He announced on social media that he had tested positive for the illness while in Australia, in pre-production for the Elvis Presley movie where he will be playing Colonel Tom Parker.
"Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia," Hanks' statement began. "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," his statement continued. "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?"
prevnextRita Wilson
Hanks' wife, actress and musician Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus at the same time as him, having accompanied him to Australia. The 63-year-old actress is a breast cancer survivor, having had a double mastectomy in 2015.
After news of their infection spread, The Hollywood Reporter learned that Hanks and Wilson contracted the coronavirus in the U.S., before traveling to Australia. They left from Los Angeles, California. To many, this exemplified the danger in the slow onset of symptoms and the long incubation period characteristic of COVID-19.
prevnextOlga Kurylenko
Actress Olga Kurylenko confirmed on Sunday, March 15 that she has tested positive for coronavirus and is now in self-isolation. The former Bond girl wrote a message to fans on Instagram urging them to "take care of yourself and take this seriously!"
prevnextRudy Gobert
In the world of sports, Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert was one of the first major celebrity cases of coronavirus. His positive test led to the NBA suspending its entire season, and to widespread testing of many other teams.
prevnextDonovan Mitchell
Unsurprisingly, Gobert's teammate Donovan Mitchell tested positive for the virus as well. Its ease of transmission is one of the most dangerous parts about COVID-19, and more diagnoses in those who were exposed to Gobert and Mitchell are likely to come.
prevnextChristian Wood
Another NBA player — the Detroit Pistons' Christian Wood — tested positive for Coronavirus as well. ESPN reported on his illness on Saturday, weeks after the Pistons played against the Utah Jazz.
prevnextSophie Gregoire Trudeau
Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report by Fox 8. Both she and her husband are currently quarantined in their home as Sophie recovers from flu-like symptoms. As of Thursday, the couple is doing well but remaining in isolation.
For more on coronavirus and tips on preventing spread within your community, check the CDC's website regularly.
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