A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw has been pulled from air after it was revealed that Rita Wilson, who has contracted coronavirus alongside her husband Tom Hanks, used her dressing room.
WATCH: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson test positive to Coronavirus
The Hollywood couple, both 63, tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, three days after Rita had appeared as a guest on morning show Today Extra.
A Nine spokesperson said: “Tracy Grimshaw is not hosting ACA tonight as a precautionary measure since she had minor surgery last week. Karl Stefanovic will host in her place.”
Network staff who came into “prolonged contact” with Rita – including Today Extra hosts David Campbell and Belinda Russell – are also self-isolating for two weeks.
Earlier, the son of Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson has given an update on how they are doing since they were diagnosed with coronavirus while travelling in Australia.
Chet Hanks says his parents are “not even that sick”.
The pair are in isolation in Queensland’s Gold Coast University Hospital and the actor revealed on Thursday that they had contracted the virus.
“It’s true – my parents got coronavirus. Crazy,” Chet Hanks said on Instagram.
“They’re both down in Australia right now because my dad was shooting a movie down there. I just got off the phone with them. They both are fine,” Chet said.
“They’re not even that sick,” Chet added. “They’re not worried about it. They’re not tripping.
“But they’re going through the necessary health precautions, obviously.
“I don’t think it’s anything to be too worried about.
“I appreciate everyone’s concern and the well-wishes.
“But I think it’s all going to be alright.”
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Tom shared an ambiguous photo of a pair of gloves in a cytotoxic rubbish bin, along with a lengthy message to fans.
“Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too,” Tom began.
He continued: “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive.”
The Forrest Gump star went on to say that he and Rita will now play the waiting game – in isolation – until they are given more instructions by medical and hospital staff.
“Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks’ will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires.
“Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no? We’ll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves! Hanx!” he concluded.
Shocked fans were quick to take to Instagram to show their support for the star, with some even adding a hint of lighthearted humour to soften the surprising of the news.
“What kind of world are we living in when even Forest Gump isn’t safe from Corona?!” one fan wrote.
A second person stated: “Be safe, take care of yourselves, and get well soon!”
A third person added: “Both of you guys will be fine. God bless.”
WATCH: Rita Wilson on the Today Show two days before she and Tom Hanks test positive for coronavirus
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