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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been extremely challenging for people across the globe. Millions of people have become infected with COVID-19 and hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives due to complications related to the disease.

While many people have tried to remain upbeat at a time when we’re all social distancing and self-quarantining in an effort to flatten the curve, some celebrities are getting candid about their experience with the virus. However, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actor, Tony Shalhoub battled the infection with his wife in secret.

Now, the Monk alum is coming forward to explain why he remained quiet during some of the most challenging weeks of his life.

Many celebrities have tested positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 is an especially troubling disease because of its varied symptoms. While some celebrities like Idris Elba and a slew of NBA players have been able to battle the virus without any symptoms, it has taken a major toll on others health.

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo spoke about having hallucinations and a very high fever. Meanwhile, Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, some of the first celebs to come forward about their diagnosism spoke about feeling sick and extremely fatigued. Singer Pink also spoke about how the virus affected her young son.

Sadly, there have also been several celeb deaths along with thousands of everyday people who have passed away due to the virus.

Actor Tony Shalhoub just revealed that he had the virus

Veteran actor Tony Shalhoub who is best known for his roles on Wings, Monk, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel just revealed that he and his wife, Brooke Adams, have recovered after a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

The Emmy Award-winning actor reprised his role as germaphobe, Adrian Monk on The At-Home Variety Show. It was all fun and games at first with Shalhoub acting as Monk would have during a pandemic. He wore gloves on his hands and feet, obsessively sterilized his apartment, microwaved his mail, and used a broom to close his laptop. However, at the end of the skit, Shalhoub slid out of character to discuss his personal battle with COVID-19.

“I hope you are all being careful and following the protocol. We really are all Monk now,” Shalhoub said. “Last month, my wife Brooke and I came down with the virus, and it was a pretty rough few weeks.

Tony Shalhoub kept is battle with COVID-19 a secret

While many celebrities have been eager to share their battle with the disease and their experience in the pandemic, Shalhoub chose to keep his battle a secret. “We realize that so many other people have and had it a lot worse,” he revealed.

In the clip, the actor also showed his appreciation for front-line workers. “Must be 7:00 — time to go out and show our appreciation to all our heroes: the health care workers, the first responders,” he said while walking onto his New York balcony. “Let’s go. Stay safe and stay sane.”

Now that he is over the hump, the Monk alum can look forward to being a grandfather for the first time. “I’m going become a grandfather this year for the first time,” he told People in January 2020. “I play one on [Mrs. Maisel], but now I actually get to be one. My oldest daughter is having a baby boy in the summer. I am in awe.”

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