Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus, Hanks confirmed in a statement posted on Instagram and Twitter. The couple contracted the disease in Australia, where Hanks was appearing in a film about Elvis Presley.

"Hi everyone. Rita and I are in Australia," Hanks wrote on Instagram. 'We were a little tired, had a cold, and our bodies ached. Rita has chills on and off. She also has a slight fever. To make things right, as is needed in the world now, we were tested for coronavirus and found to be positive."

"Well. What should we do next? There are protocols that medical professionals must follow." We hunks will be examined, observed, and quarantined for as long as public health and safety demands. What could be better than a day by day approach? 'We will continue to keep the world updated. Take care." Hanks!"

Warner Bros. confirmed to CNN (opens in new tab) that the Elvis Presley film, in which Hanks plays the singer's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, was in pre-production when Hanks and Wilson became ill. Our company is working closely with the appropriate Australian health authorities to identify and contact anyone who may have had direct contact with Hanks and Wilson. The health and safety of our company members has always been our top priority and we are taking precautions to protect everyone who works in our productions around the world."

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