Tom Hanks said he and his wife Rita Wilson will wait a long time before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Several celebrities and political figures have already taken the injection, but in an interview on Monday’s episode of NBC’s “Today” program, Hanks explained that those most vulnerable to the virus have priority over him and Wilson.
“We will be achieving a lot after everyone who really needs it,” he said.
Hanks and Wilson tested positive for the coronavirus in March. The “Forrest Gump” star traveled to the Gold Coast to start shooting a biopic about Elvis Presley, but soon after he and Wilson fell ill. Speaking about the experience, Hanks said it was “a difficult 10-day couple”, but his biggest concern was not to pass the virus on to anyone.
“I think that was much more important, since the second half of the COVID-19 formula was that we didn’t give it to anyone,” he said. “Blocking it, we would wear masks and we still do, not just so we don’t get it, but so you don’t give it to anyone.”
In another part of the interview, Hanks said he would be willing to openly disclose the vaccine and urge people to get it. The actor is not alone. On Monday, President-elect Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden received their first dose of the vaccine, Business Insider reported.
“I am doing this to demonstrate that people should be prepared, when available, to get the vaccine,” said the incoming president. “There is nothing to worry about.”
Last week, Ian McKellen also spoke openly about receiving his first dose of the vaccine.
“I feel very lucky to have received the vaccine. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone, ”he said. tweeted.
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