Richard Wilkins, 65, has been tested for coronavirus and is awaiting results after ‘briefly speaking’ to Rita Wilson during her appearance on Today Extra
Richard Wilkins has been tested for coronavirus, Channel Nine confirmed on Friday.
The 65-year-old entertainment reporter is awaiting results after being in contact with singer Rita Wilson during her visit to Nine’s Willoughby studio on Monday.
Rita and her husband, actor Tom Hanks, tested positive for coronavirus on the Gold Coast on Thursday.
A Nine spokesperson said: ‘Richard is in the very low risk category as he briefly spoke to Rita Wilson, but has been tested and is currently off while waiting for results. We are hoping he is on air this weekend.’