‘The Rock’ Reveals COVID-19 Battle

Actor Dwayne Johnson poses at the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" in Hollywood, California, U.S., November 14, 2016. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo
Actor Dwayne Johnson poses at the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" in Hollywood, California, U.S., November 14, 2016. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo
TT

‘The Rock’ Reveals COVID-19 Battle

Actor Dwayne Johnson poses at the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" in Hollywood, California, U.S., November 14, 2016. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo
Actor Dwayne Johnson poses at the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" in Hollywood, California, U.S., November 14, 2016. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has said he and his family tested positive for the coronavirus but have made a full recovery.

Johnson, the world's top-paid actor, announced their diagnosis in an 11-plus minute video on Instagram on Wednesday.

The actor said he was shocked after hearing their positive tests. He called the ordeal “one of the most challenging and difficult things we’ve had ever to endure.”

Johnson said he along with his wife, Lauren Hashian, and two young daughters contracted the COVID-19 disease, but have now recovered.

He said his daughters “bounced back” after having sore throats for a couple of days. But for Johnson and his wife, he said they both had a “rough go.”

He urged his 196 million Instagram followers to wear masks and avoid "politicizing" the pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought Hollywood to a virtual standstill, with movie productions only recently re-starting in Los Angeles under strict conditions and with skeleton crews.



SAUDIA Wins Best Airline Cabin Crew Award at Business Traveler Awards

Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)
TT

SAUDIA Wins Best Airline Cabin Crew Award at Business Traveler Awards

Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)

Saudia Airlines (SAUDIA) has earned the Best Airline Cabin Crew award at the 2024 Business Traveler North America Awards ceremony in Miami, US.
SAUDIA Chief Guest Experience Officer Rossen Dimitrov received the award, which is given to airlines for the first time, SPA reported.
Dimitrov said that the award received by SAUDIA is testimony to its dedication to enhancing the travel experience, aiming to elevate it to new heights and surpass expectations. He added that air service constitutes a critical aspect of travel, and is a key indicator of service quality that reflects the level of guest satisfaction.
This international recognition, he said, underscores the effectiveness of SAUDIA employees, “particularly the team of navigators who are crucial to the operational system, managing over 500 flights daily”.
He noted that air service is experiencing significant improvements that showcase Saudi culture, from the warm welcome and assistance to the menu featuring meals inspired by the Saudi cuisine, and the tradition of serving Saudi coffee and dates sourced from the homeland, as a sign of hospitality.
As part of its strategic vision for a new era, SAUDIA is dedicated to continuous innovation and to coming up with impactful initiatives that improve services and products. Its commitment to improving its operational performance is evident in the modern, and expanding, fleet, which currently includes 144 aircraft that helps it carry out its plan of connecting the world with the Kingdom.