The Nine Network is taking precautionary measures to make sure the Coronavirus is not spread further after TOM HANKS and his wife RITA WILSON were diagnosed with the disease.
Rita Wilson appeared in studio with David Campbell and Belinda Russell on Monday this week on Nine’s morning show Today Extra. Today Tom Hanks advised via Instagram that he and his wife had contracted the disease.
The news is having big implications at Nine’s Willoughby studios where those who came into contact with Wilson are being tested and self-isolating for 14 days.
This means Campbell and Russell will not be hosting the program.
From a Nine spokesperson:
“Nine today has taken action in line with our crisis response plan around a visit to our studio by Ms Rita Wilson on Monday this week, for an appearance on Today Extra with David Campbell and Belinda Russell. Our actions are in line with the guidelines set out by the Government and Health Authorities. Those who were in prolonged contact with Ms Wilson have been tested and are self-isolating for 14 days. Our premises is currently being thoroughly cleaned in all areas she visited and we are encouraging our employees to monitor their health and practise good hygiene.
The impact will also be felt at 7pm as A Current Affair broadcasts from the same studio;
“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. Arrangements for hosts for Today Extra are still being confirmed.”
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