Jackie Chan is an all-rounder when it comes to living life to the fullest. He’s a martial artist, actor, director, producer, stunt man and singer. So, it goes without saying why the 65-year-old Mr. Chan is famously loved all around the globe. With news of coronavirus spreading in Hong Kong, there has been a lot of worries from fans.
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A rumor spread all over the internet that the Rush Hour actor is in quarantine for coronavirus. He allegedly attended a policeman’s retirement party, where some people later tested positive for coronavirus.
59 people who attended the seafood and roast goose restaurant party were then put in quarantine. One policeman’s wife and mother-in-law are also displaying signs of the virus.
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Hong Kong has managed to contain COVID-19 so far. The centerpiece of its strategy is aggressively tracking down suspected cases and quickly quarantining anyone who's potentially been exposed. https://t.co/k4LwHNcVpa
— NPR (@NPR) March 2, 2020
While the number of affected individuals rose to 92 in Hong Kong, fans took to social media to express their grief and send prayers to the talented Mr. Chan.
https://twitter.com/chapoisat/status/1232159344147550209
Unconfirmed reports of Jackie Chan being placed in quarantine after attending a party were someone that attended the party was tested Positive for CoronaVirus. Not sure to believe it or not since usually 90% of things involving celebrities tend to be false
— Winter Soldier (@FABcommand) February 25, 2020
Wtf is this shit I hear Jackie Chan is in quarantine and he might have been infected with the coronavirus? I hope it ain't effin true, ugh so sad to think about prayers with Jackie if it's true or not. A punk ass virus can't tale out a legend like that. Please Jackie be okay. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/a98nQZRefR
— AhgaTexan (@xamandaxobrienx) February 26, 2020
Seeing the major outbreak on social media from fans and supporters, Mr. Chan took to Instagram to clear the misunderstanding. He said:
I’m safe and sound, and very healthy. Please don’t worry, I’m not in quarantine.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9EUcdplVsc/?utm_source=ig_embed
He thanked everyone for their concerns and hopes that everyone stays safe and healthy themselves.
Upon further investigation, the rumors of him attending the party were also cleared. Jackie and Co. were half an hour away from the restaurant, at the Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club in Kowloon.
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While some people thought Jackie Chan is in quarantine because Karma is playing its role after pictures of him with police officers surfaced on the internet. People thought it to be irresponsible on his part to get “chummy” with the police, amidst brutality against civilians.
Police are increasingly using mass arrests — 121 last night, 119 on February 8, 400 on Jan 1 — to put an end unrest and protests that have continued to flare in Hong Kong. Caught up in these sweeps are journalists, medics and civil rights observers:https://t.co/0xZ8330cLM
— Shibani Mahtani (@ShibaniMahtani) March 1, 2020
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