Fans now know how Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson caught the Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, caught the disease.
After their diagnosis, Hanks kept fans updated on his status through his social media channels, sharing pictures of himself in Wilson in isolation. The two left the hospital in mid-March and have since recovered from the virus. Hanks even hosted the special Saturday Night Live at-home episode, partially because he was the first known celebrity to contract COVID-19. Now, it's been revealed how exactly Hanks and Wilson caught it.
Coming from Wilson’s interview with CBS This Morning this week, fans now know the pair caught the coronavirus by coming into with another individual who had it while in Australia for one of Hanks' films. Although they are still unsure of who that individual may be, Wilson made sure to note that none of their other close s like friends and family have come down with coronavirus. Hanks and Wilson were told that having had the virus, they are now likely immune. Wilson also shared her and Hank’s plan to donate plasma in an effort to help those still fighting the disease.
The fact Hanks and Wilson got coronavirus simply by coming into with someone underscores the importance of social distancing guidelines that continue to be in effect. In an effort to flatten the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19, several non-essential businesses (including movie theaters) have closed. While U.S. multiplexes are hopeful they'll be able to reopen in late July, there's no guarantee things will be safe by then. Hopefully things take a turn for the better in the near future, but for now everyone needs to do their part and quarantine as they monitor the situation from home.
As other celebrities like Idris Elba and political figures like Boris Johnson have come down with the coronavirus, the threat of getting it feels all the more real. At least all of the mentioned names above have survived their experiences. In a time of great uncertainty, their strength and perseverance is a sign of hope.
Source: CBS This Morning
