Tom Hanks is currently in quarantine due to a coronavirus infection. And no, “Wilson” – the volleyball from “Cast Away” – is not there.

Tom Hanks and volleyball – The most important thing to start with:

Tom Hanks is filming in Australia where he tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently in quarantine with his wife Rita Wilson. The Volleyball Wilson is not included!

Tom Hanks in quarantine

Hanks announced on Twitter that he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia.

He writes that there are now procedures that must be followed. Hanks and his wife would now be tested, observed and also isolated as long as public health and safety warrant.

Tom Hanks and his companion Wilson

In the movie “Cast Away,” Tom Hanks crashes on a deserted island. His only companion is a volleyball with a handprint that resembles a face. Hanks calls him “Wilson” in his role as Chuck Noland.

Shortly after Hanks announced his diagnosis, a photo appeared on social media showing him with the “Wilson” volleyball. One post captioned the image: “Hospitals in Australia are kidding. They gave Hanks a volleyball to keep him company while he's quarantined."

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It is a fake report

Facebook has flagged this post in its news feed in order to do justice to its intention to curb fake news.

The idea for the story comes from the satirical site The Betoota Advocate and reports that the Gold Coast Hospital staff brought the volleyball “Wilson” to Hanks to keep him company during his quarantine period.

The image itself comes from a 2015 video when Hanks attended a Rangers game at Madison Square Garden, where "Wilson" was thrown at him.

There is a small grain of truth to be found in the story, if you look at it with a wink, the name of Tom Hanks' wife is Rita Wilson.

Source: politifact.com
Article image: YouTube


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