The news of Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson testing positive last week for coronavirus came as a major shock for fans across the world. The coronavirus has till now taken over 7000 lives around the globe with vaccination testing currently underway in the US. Tom Hanks has been in touch with fans and followers on social media by keeping them informed regarding his own and wife Rita Wilson's health while also requesting everyone to follow the necessary safety procedures to ward away from the dreaded disease, which has been declared as an epidemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The actor and his wife have since been in isolation as part of precautionary safety measures so as to not spread the disease to others, which could lead to more serious illnesses. That said, Tom Hanks has now made a massive announcement on his Twitter page saying he and his wife have been discharged from the Queensland hospital in Australia and are self-quarantining themselves in the house they had rented earlier Down Under. Tom Hanks tweet read as follows: "Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other. Hanx,". Check out his tweet below:

Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other. Hanx pic.twitter.com/09gCdvzGcO

— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 15, 2020

Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson had tested positive for coronavirus last week during their stay in Australia for his upcoming film, Elvis, in which he is portraying the character of iconic American singer Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Fans all over the world are now relieved after this latest statement from the two-time Academy Award-winning actor and his wife Rita Wilson, and are hoping for their speedy recovery. Here's to hoping Hollywood's favorite couple makes it out of the danger zone in quick time.