Jackie Chan assures fans he’s safe from coronavirus and not under quarantine


Jackie Chan addresses growing concern over his safety due to the coronavirus: ‘Thanks for everybody’s concern! I’m safe and sound’

  •  Jackie Chan took to his website and social media to reassure fans that he is safe and not under quarantine amid concerns of the coronavirus
  •  The Hong Kong native has been receiving gifts, including face masks, from people all over the world as fear of the virus spreads
  • Chan’s new Chinese action film, Vanguard, was postponed in January due to concerns of the potential spread of the coronavirus in movie theaters
  • The movie star offered a $197,000 reward for the development of an antidote
  •  At last check more than 84,000 people have been sickened and nearly 2,900 have died from coronavirus, most in mainland China

At last check more than 84,000 people have been sickened and nearly 2,900 have died from COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus.

With most of the infections in mainland China and nearly 100 in Hong Kong, there has been growing concern that Jackie Chan may be among those affected, either with the virus or under quarantine.

On Thursday, the global movie star, 65, took to his website and social media to assure fans he’s alright.   

‘Thanks for everybody’s concern! I’m safe and sound, and very healthy,’ he shared on Instagram. ‘Please don’t worry, I’m not in quarantine. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy too!’

All good: Jackie Chan has addressed growing concern over his safety due to the coronavirus. He’s seen above in January

Turns out the Hong Kong native has been receiving gifts, including face masks, from people all over the world as fear of the virus spreads. 

‘I’ve also received some very special gifts from fans all over the world during this very difficult time,’ Chan added in a statement on www.jackiechan.com.

‘Thank you for the face masks. Your thoughtfulness is well received! And I’ve asked my lovely staff to donate your kindness through official organisations to those who need it most.’

A-okay! 'Thanks for everybody's concern! I'm safe and sound, and very healthy,' he shared on Instagram. 'Please don't worry, I'm not in quarantine. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy too!'

A-okay! ‘Thanks for everybody’s concern! I’m safe and sound, and very healthy,’ he shared on Instagram. ‘Please don’t worry, I’m not in quarantine. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy too!’

The release of Chan’s new Chinese action film, Vanguard, was postponed in January due to concerns of the potential spread of the coronavirus in movie theaters.  

The virus primarily passes from one person to others through respiratory droplets from the airways, often during coughing and sneezing. 

The time between exposure and symptom onset is typically between two and 14 days. Those symptoms include fever, cough and breathing difficulties.

Coronavirus fears: The release of Chan's new Chinese action film, Vanguard, was postponed in January due to concerns of the potential spread of the coronavirus in movie theaters. Earlier this month, the movie star offered a $197,000 reward for the development of an antidote

Coronavirus fears: The release of Chan’s new Chinese action film, Vanguard, was postponed in January due to concerns of the potential spread of the coronavirus in movie theaters. Earlier this month, the movie star offered a $197,000 reward for the development of an antidote

Presently there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment.  

Earlier this month, Chan offered a $197,000 reward for the development of an antidote, according to the Straight Times in Singapore, as reported by Fox News.    

The virus was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China.   

Of the 84,000 infected, more than 36,000 people have since recovered. 

Most of the 84,000 coronavirus infections have been in mainland China; A flight crew from China Airlines is pictured wearing protective masks after arriving on a flight from Taipei at Los Angeles International Airport

Most of the 84,000 coronavirus infections have been in mainland China; A flight crew from China Airlines is pictured wearing protective masks after arriving on a flight from Taipei at Los Angeles International Airport