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Waiting on Rush Hour 4…
Jackie Chan has taken to his website and Instagram to respond to claims he’d been quarantined for Corona virus, getting out in front of the rumours like the Hollywood veteran he is.
The message on his website starts with him thanking fans for concern, stating “Recently, my staff told be about the news that’s been circulating around the world, saying that I’ve been placed under quarantine for COVID-19. Firstly, I’d like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” for everybody’s concern! I’m very healthy and safe, and haven’t been quarantined. I’ve received many messages from friends asking if I’m ok. Your love and concern is so heartwarming”
The action star went on to say he’s received an abundance of face masks, stating that they’ll be donated to official organisations around the world.
Chan’s home city of Hong Kong has recorded almost 100 confirmed cases of the virus, with the city having 5,900 buildings under quarantine since Thursday.
In order to try and do his bit the action star has offered a reward of $197,000 US dollars (1 million yuan) for a cure to the disease, stating on the Chinese social media platform Weibo “Science and technology is key to overcoming the virus, and I believe many people have the same thought as me and hope that an antidote can be developed as soon as possible. I have a ‘naive’ idea now. No matter which individual or organisation develops the antidote, I want to thank them with 1 million yuan.”
Props to you Jackie, now hurry up and link up with Chris Tucker to bring us Rush Hour 4 already…
