He'll be okay Ashley...Just go over to his tank so he can see you and talk to him...as long as you can interact with him a little, you don't have to necessarily hold him for him to know you are there. It's good that you are concerned about him and you don't want to make him sick. Can you get some plastic gloves so that you can feed him? I really doubt that you will pass anything to him but if you want to be extra careful, then just wear some plastic gloves when you prepare his food. It sounds like a virus. I hope everyone is better soon.