Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson donate blood for coronavirus vaccine development
4 years, 8 months ago

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson donate blood for coronavirus vaccine development

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have donated their blood as part of a study to see whether their antibodies can help develop a vaccine for coronavirus. Wilson shared the news in her first interview since she became ill, telling CBS This Morning’s Gayle King that she and Hanks are “waiting to hear back to see if our antibodies will be helpful in creation of vaccine” and if they can donate plasma. While she was not sure whether the drug helped her recover or not, Wilson said she had "extreme side effects" after taking it, including being "completely nauseous," having vertigo, and her muscles becoming weak. Wilson said she and Hanks were told they contracted the virus from someone they were both exposed to at the same time, but they don't know where or when that occurred.

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Chet Hanks rants against vaccines despite father Tom Hanks and mother Rita Wilson’s serious Covid illness
3 years, 4 months ago

Chet Hanks rants against vaccines despite father Tom Hanks and mother Rita Wilson’s serious Covid illness

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy American actor and musician Chet Hanks has gone on an anti-vaccine …

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Not 'Old Enough' for Covid-19 Vaccination
3 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Not 'Old Enough' for Covid-19 Vaccination

News 18  

Hollywood couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, who contracted Covid-19 last year, have not been able to get their Covid vaccinations yet. We are in line now because so many people are vaccinated and they’re opening up to the next tier,” Wilson said on ‘The Today Show’, according to femalefirst.co.uk. She hopes that more people get vaccinated soon.” “Yes, even …

Tom Hanks shares pic of bag of plasma he donated to help fight coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Tom Hanks shares pic of bag of plasma he donated to help fight coronavirus

India Today  

Tom Hanks, who has recovered from Covid-19, donated his plasma for other patients suffering from the disease. On Wednesday, the Academy Award winner revealed on social media that he donated blood plasma at a Los Angeles hospital in an effort to help fight the coronavirus. Sharing a photo of the bag of plasma he donated, Tom Hanks wrote, "Here’s last …

Tom Hanks gifts typewriter to a bullied fan named Corona: You've got a friend in me
4 years, 8 months ago

Tom Hanks gifts typewriter to a bullied fan named Corona: You've got a friend in me

India Today  

Hollywood megastar and coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks has written a comforting letter to a bullied Australian boy called Corona and gifted him a cherished typewriter bearing the same name. Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson contracted COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, in March and spent two weeks recovering in a Queensland hospital, before returning home to the United …

'I was wiped': Tom Hanks details his battle with coronavirus in hospital
4 years, 8 months ago

'I was wiped': Tom Hanks details his battle with coronavirus in hospital

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking on The National Defense Radio Show, Hanks said he had “bad body aches and …

Tom Hanks says he was 'celebrity canary in coal mine for coronavirus' as he hosts experimental SNL special
4 years, 8 months ago

Tom Hanks says he was 'celebrity canary in coal mine for coronavirus' as he hosts experimental SNL special

Firstpost  

Tom Hanks, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus in March, thanked the people of Australia in his Saturday Night Live monologue. Tom Hanks, who was diagnosed with coronavirus in March, presented the first-ever experimental Saturday Night Live At Home special, in which he addressed why his diagnosis had made him feel like “America’s dad” while he was indoors. And ever …

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson return to US after coronavirus quarantine in Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson return to US after coronavirus quarantine in Australia

India TV News  

Hollywood star Tom Hanks says he and his wife, singer-songwriter Rita Wilson are back home in the US after undergoing self-quarantine in Australia. After their discharge from the medical facility, Hanks and Wilson, 63, continued to self-quarantine at a rented home in Australia, often sharing their experience on isolation and offered advice to those doing the same via social media. …

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson arrive home in LA after recovering from Covid-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson arrive home in LA after recovering from Covid-19

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have arrived at their home in …

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson back in L.A. after COVID-19 hospitalization in Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson back in L.A. after COVID-19 hospitalization in Australia

LA Times  

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are back in Los Angeles after suffering from COVID-19. The couple arrived in California from Australia, where Hanks’ preparations for a new film role took a dangerous turn about a month ago. Hanks kept fans informed via social media on the couple’s progress during their isolation and in return experienced some good-natured ribbing for spreading …

Coronavirus Outbreak: American actor, singer Aaron Tveit self-quarantines after testing positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: American actor, singer Aaron Tveit self-quarantines after testing positive

Firstpost  

Aaron Tveit found himself “extremely lucky” as his symptoms for the coronavirus were very mild in comparison to many American actor-singer Aaron Tveit on Monday has announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Check out the post The Out of Blue star found himself “extremely lucky” as his symptoms were very mild in comparison to many who are experiencing …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Kanika Kapoor, Harvey Weinstein — a list of celebs who have tested positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Kanika Kapoor, Harvey Weinstein — a list of celebs who have tested positive

Firstpost  

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the first celebs to disclose their coronavirus diagnosis, and have been updating about their health status to fans ever since. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson On 11 March, actor Tom Hanks revealed both him and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus while in Australia. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ — Idris Elba March 16, 2020 On …

Coronavirus outbreak: Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson released from hospital, director Baz Luhrmann self-quarantines
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson released from hospital, director Baz Luhrmann self-quarantines

Firstpost  

Baz Lurhamann, along with his family, are in voluntary quarantine after Hanks and his actor-wife Rita Wilson were tested positive for Coronavirus Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have left a hospital in Australia’s Queensland state five days after testing positive for the coronavirus, People magazine reported on Monday. Last week, Hanks wrote on Twitter that he …

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share health update after testing positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share health update after testing positive

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have shared an update …

Coronavirus crisis: Angrezi Medium gets limited release, Tom Hanks posts first pic post diagnosis
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus crisis: Angrezi Medium gets limited release, Tom Hanks posts first pic post diagnosis

Hindustan Times  

The coronavirus pandemic across the globe has brought the entertainment industry to a standstill. Coronavirus crisis: Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive, Angrezi Medium witnesses limited release in India. Here are all the latest updates about how the industry is dealing with the pandemic: Angrezi Medium gets limited release as theatres shut down Just a day before the …

Tom Hanks has a suggestion for those suffering from coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks has a suggestion for those suffering from coronavirus

Live Mint  

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his actress wife, Rita Wilson, are taking it “one day at a time” after testing positive for the new coronavirus while in Australia for a movie shoot. “There are things we can all do to get through this by following the advice of experts and taking care of ourselves and each other.” On Wednesday evening, …

Tom Hanks posts first pic post coronavirus diagnosis, says ‘We are taking it one-day-at-a-time’. See here
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks posts first pic post coronavirus diagnosis, says ‘We are taking it one-day-at-a-time’. See here

Hindustan Times  

Oscar-winner Tom Hanks said he and his wife were taking their new roles as quarantined coronavirus patients in their stride Friday, urging the public to heed the advice of experts. Holed up in a Gold Coast hospital in Australia, Hanks 63, said he and singer-songwriter partner Rita Wilson were taking the enforced isolation “one-day-at-a-time”. Tom Hanks has posted a new …

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks shares photo after testing positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks shares photo after testing positive

Daily Mail  

Tom Hanks might be in quarantine in Australia with his wife Rita Wilson after being diagnosed with coronavirus - but he's remaining upbeat by quoting a line from one of his famous roles. The latest: Tom Hanks quoted on of his famous roles in in upbeat message to concerned fans after he and wife Rita Wilson both tested positive for …

Tom Hanks thanks health staff for 'taking such good care of us' during coronavirus isolation
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks thanks health staff for 'taking such good care of us' during coronavirus isolation

ABC  

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson say they are taking coronavirus isolation "one day at a time" and have thanked Queensland Health staff. In a social media post, Hanks and Wilson thanked "everyone here Down Under who are taking such good care of us". A Queensland Health spokeswoman said on Friday morning all coronavirus patients at the Gold Coast University Hospital …

Tom Hanks posts new pic after testing positive for coronavirus: We are taking it one day at a time
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks posts new pic after testing positive for coronavirus: We are taking it one day at a time

India Today  

Tom Hanks on Wednesday announced that he and his wife, Rita Wilson, have Covid-19 and are in isolation in Australia, where he was shooting for a film. Tom Hanks shared a picture of himself and his wife and wrote that they are taking it one day at a time. On Wednesday, the Academy Award winning actor shocked million sof his …

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share coronavirus update after diagnosis
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share coronavirus update after diagnosis

CNN  

CNN — Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared an update from Australia, where they are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. There are things we can all do to get through this by following the advice of experts and taking care of ourselves and each other, no?” Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. — Rita Wilson March 13, 2020 …

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have revealed that they …

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with new virus
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with new virus

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus, the actor and Australian officials said. “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to be positive,” he said, adding they’ll be “isolated …

Reese Witherspoon, Jack Black and other celebs offer support to Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson
4 years, 9 months ago

Reese Witherspoon, Jack Black and other celebs offer support to Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson

Daily Mail  

A host of celebrities have taken to social media to wish Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson well after it was revealed they have been diagnosed with coronavirs. Well wishes: A host of stars including Reese Witherspoon and Jack Black have offered their support to Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson after they were diganosed with having the …

All the celebrities Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have come into contact with in Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

All the celebrities Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have come into contact with in Australia

Daily Mail  

Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Revealed: How Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, mingled with celebrities before testing positive for coronavirus - as the deadly pandemic strikes Australia's media elite As a result, David told 2GB's Deborah Knight on Thursday that he and Belinda will be self-isolating and …

Tom Hanks & Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus In Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks & Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus In Australia

ABP News  

Actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have been diagnosed with coronavirus. The 63-year-old Academy Award-winning actor, who is in Australia for a movie shooting, made the announcement on Wednesday in a statement, The New York Times reported. Australia's confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 122 on Wednesday, with 10 new cases reported by state health officials across the country. …

Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus in Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus in Australia

India TV News  

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, both 63, have tested positive for coronavirus in Australia. Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital on Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus, the actor and Australian officials said. Tom Hanks is currently in Australia with wife, where he was busy shooting …

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson test positive test for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson test positive test for coronavirus

Live Mint  

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have both tested positive for coronavirus in Australia, the actor said on 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," Hanks said in the tweet. "We have been made aware that a company …

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tom Hanks and his actress-singer wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday. “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to be positive,” Hanks said. The 63-year-old Oscar-winner said they will be “tested, observed and …

Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

The actor and actress tested positive for coronavirus in Australia, Hanks said on his Twitter account. Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have tested positive for coronavirus in Australia, the actor said on Twitter. “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to …

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been diagnosed with the coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been diagnosed with the coronavirus

Salon  

Actor Tom Hanks — the Academy Award winning star of "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump" — revealed Wednesday night that he and wife Rita Wilson had been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease spread by the novel coronavirus. Slight fevers too," Hanks wrote in an Instagram post that included a photograph of a medical glove and a hazardous waste container. "To play …

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson: What we know
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson: What we know

CNN  

CNN — As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, two high-profile patients are following doctor’s orders. She has been touring in support of her new album “Halfway to Home.” The Sydney Opera House where Wilson performed said on Thursday that disinfecting efforts are underway there and health officials are tracking down concertgoers who attended the performance given by Wilson …

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus: We will keep the world posted
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus: We will keep the world posted

India Today  

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have both tested positive for coronavirus in Australia, the actor said on 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," Hanks said in the tweet. We’ll keep the world posted and updated," Hanks …

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus on the Gold Coast
4 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus on the Gold Coast

ABC  

American actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus and are in hospital on the Gold Coast. Key points: Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson went to hospital after suffering coronavirus symptoms In a post on Instagram, the Hollywood actor confirmed the couple tested positive to COVID-19 Hanks had been on the Gold Coast to …

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