Australians have been left concerned for Hollywood actor Tom Hanks after he shared a photograph of his time in isolation following his coronavirus diagnosis.
WATCH: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson test positive to Coronavirus
He uploaded a photo of the couple to Instagram over the weekend, updating fans on how they were doing after he and wife Rita Wilson both tested positive.
“I want to thank everyone here Down Under who are taking such good care of us,” Hanks wrote.
“We have Covid-19 and are in isolation so we do not spread it to anyone else.
“There are those for whom it could lead to a very serious illness.
“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?” he said.
But it’s a photograph Hanks shared on Sunday that has left fans concerned and offering advice.
“Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other,” Hanks wrote alongside an image of a heavy amount of Vegemite on toast and a toy kangaroo.
The post, which was posted to both Instagram and Twitter, received thousands of comments and more than 900,000 likes
“Tom…. step away from the vegemite.. that’s wAAAAAAAY too much,” one person said.
“You need half that and more butter. Unless you love salt, in which case.. well done.”
“Tom, I mean this with all the respect and love in the world, but that is too much Vegemite,” another person wrote.
The 63-year-old revealed the shock diagnosis on Thursday, sharing a photo of a pair of gloves in a cytotoxic rubbish bin.
The couple tested positive while in the Gold Coast, where Tom is about to start filming a flick.
Given they had several public appearances, the couple are now helping officials trace their whereabouts, so they can notify any potential people at risk.
Today Extra host David Campbell has also announced that he is going to get tested and, if need be, self-isolate following his interview with Rita this week.
The Forrest Gump star revealed details about his diagnosis on his Instagram on Thursday, writing: “We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too.
“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 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,” he wrote at the time.
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