Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold-winning sprinter, confirmed on Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus after partying with friends in Jamaica on his 34th birthday.
‘Nationwide90fm’ revealed that he contracted the dreaded virus saying that the sprinter will now spend time in self-isolation as a result.
The publication further added that Bolt had undergone the COVID-19 test a few days back and only discovered on Sunday that he tested positive.
Meanwhile, Bolt posted a video on social media on Saturday in which he said that he is self-isolating himself at his home, even though he is not showing any symptoms at the moment.
“Good morning everybody I’m confirmed of Covid-19. I did a test on Saturday,” Bolt said in a video shared on the social media. “[I’m] trying to be responsible so I’m going to stay in, and stay away from my friends. And also, I am having no symptoms, so I am going to quarantine myself. And will wait and see what is the protocol and how should I go about quarantining myself, from the Ministry of Health.
Chris Gayle was also in the Bolt’s birthday party. But Gayle, announced on social media, that his results have come negative. “Couple days ago. 1st Covid-19 test.. Before travel I need 2 negative test,” one of his posts ready. In another post, Gayle wrote, “The last one went a bit too far in my nose. Phew. Result was negative.”
Fans wished Bolt a speedy recovery on social media – “drink up your ginger tea,” one wrote – although some accused him of carelessness.
Max Alfred “Maxi” Elliott British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent also tweeted,