Published 11:42 IST, March 12th 2020

Fans self-reassure as Tom Hanks confirms he has Coronavirus; cite his movies 

In a big development, actors Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson on Thursday announced that they have been tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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In a big development, actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson on Thursday anunced that y have been tested positive for vel Coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, Hanks released a statement that mentioned that two contracted illness in Australia, where actor is currently filming Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley biopic. Hanks and Wilson are both 63 years old.

As per sources, Hanks and Wilson were only kwn individuals on film to contract disease. film is currently in pre-production sts.  Furrmore, testing measures for filmmakers and crews are presently unkwn.

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statement released by couple stated that duo began to feel ill, including coming down with 'body aches' and 'slight fevers'. Concerned about progression of symptoms, couple were tested for coronavirus. Re full statement here; 

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Netizens distressed 

Hank's post was soon flooded with concerned fans commenting ‘get well soon’ and wishing couple a speedy recovery. Netizens were surprised over actor being tested positive for Coronavirus. While some exuded confidence and said actor will be fine, ors picked positive quotes from Hank's movies Have a look;

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WHO declares coronavirus outbreak as a 'Pandemic', implores nations to take action

World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic after dely virus spre to 114 countries, resulting in deaths of almost 4000 people worldwide. 

Taking to Twitter, WHO chief Tedros ham finally declared disease as a global pandemic, calling all nations to get very serious over issue and take all necessary measures to contain virus from spreing at this rate. 

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Explaining term, Dr Tedros said, that word "Pandemic" cant be used lightly or carelessly due to its strong contation. Coronavirus is increasing at an alarming rate and needs curbing its spre is need of hour, he ded

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11:42 IST, March 12th 2020