‘I actually stuck the hairdryer down my throat’: Richard Wilkins reveals the wacky ways he’s been trying to ward off coronavirus after testing positive for the deadly virus THREE times… despite showing no symptoms
After returning three positive test result for coronavirus over the last two weeks, Richard Wilkins is trying everything he can to get himself well again.
In a series of videos posted to Instagram Stories on Thursday, the 65-year-old veteran TV host revealed the extreme measures he’s been taking to combat the deadly virus.
‘I actually stuck the hairdryer down my throat, which is not a very pleasant thing to do, because there’s another suggestion that this thing doesn’t like heat,’ he said.
Still got it: After returning three positive test result for coronavirus over the last two weeks, Richard Wilkins is trying everything he to get the all clear again
He added: ‘I don’t know. I’m gargling with salt and water…’
The Today show’s entertainment editor revealed it had been 14 days since he first tested positive for the virus, and it’s yet to leave his system.
‘Couple of weeks I’ve been in solitary confinement here, and I’m not quite sure what’s next,’ he said.
Trying it all: In a series of videos posted to Instagram Stories on Thursday, the 65-year-old veteran TV host revealed the extreme measures he’s been taking to combat the deadly virus
Bizarrely, Richard is yet to experience any symptoms, and only opted to get tested after interviewing actress Rita Wilson, who also tested positive for the virus earlier this month.
‘They’re suggesting that because I’m still showing positive, maybe I’ve got some dead viral DNA coronavirus stuff in my throat, which is throwing up the positive result, even though I’m not contagious and I’m still asymptomatic,’ he explained.
‘So it’s all a bit confusing, but maybe I should gargle and that’s it?’
‘I actually stuck the hairdryer down my throat, which is not a very pleasant thing to do, because there’s another suggestion that this thing doesn’t like heat,’ he said
Richard said he’s still unable to return to work, and has been feeling ‘very guilty’ about it, as others are forced to pick up his load.
‘I just spoke to the boss, and clearly I can’t come back to work just yet,’ he explained.
‘I’m starting to feel very guilty because of all the people who have had to fill in and do stuff. So, apologies for that, lots of love.’
Still going strong: The Today show’s entertainment editor revealed it had been 14 days since he first tested positive for the virus, and it’s yet to leave his system
In a post on Instagram on Wednesday, Richard revealed he was awaiting the results of a fourth test, which he hoped would return a negative result.
‘I don’t see how I can walk out my front door until I have a clean “bill of health”…’ he wrote.
‘In clear conscience, I can’t put others at risk until I’m assured that I’m not POSITIVE anymore.’
Off work: Richard said he’s still unable to return to work, and has been feeling ‘very guilty’ about it, as others are forced to pick up his load