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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s Son Chet Speaks on Their Coronavirus Diagnosis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 19: (L-R) Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson attend 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Chet Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, just took to social media to let fans know that his parents are doing well, despite recently being diagnosed with the coronavirus.

A shirtless Hanks said, "What's up everyone. Yeah, it's true my parents got coronavirus...crazy," he said. "They're both down in Australia right now 'cause my dad was shooting a movie down there. I just got off the phone with them. They both are fine. They're not even that sick. They're not worried about it. They're not trippin' 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. I think it's all going to be alright. I appreciate it. Everybody stay safe out there. Much love."

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