The agent for Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt confirmed on Tuesday that the eight-time Olympic gold medallist has examined optimistic for the coronavirus. “The Covid take a look at was optimistic, however Usain just isn’t exhibiting any signs,” Ricky Simms instructed American information channel CNN in an electronic mail. Simms’ assertion confirms earlier reviews by Jamaican media that the retired sprinter tested positive simply days after he celebrated his 34th birthday with a lavish occasion amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Bolt introduced on Instagram that he had quarantined himself, pending the results of the take a look at he took on Saturday.
Bolt did not affirm his take a look at consequence, however he urged anybody who had been involved with him to enter quarantine.
“I did a take a look at on Saturday to depart (Jamaica) as a result of I’ve work,” Bolt stated in a video posted on Twitter. “I’m attempting to be accountable so I’m going to remain in and be secure.
“Additionally, I’m having no signs, I’ll quarantine myself and wait on the affirmation to see what’s the protocol and to see how I am going about quarantining myself from the Ministry of Well being.
“Till then, I’ll name my mates and inform them as soon as they got here involved with me to be secure, quarantine and take it straightforward,” stated Bolt.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness stated Monday that police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Bolt’s birthday celebration.
“There are reviews of an exercise associated to Usain Bolt,” Holness instructed a digital information convention.
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“These issues are all being totally investigated and the police will give a report on these issues in close to future.”
Bolt final competed internationally on the 2017 World Championships in London. He and associate Kasi Bennet welcomed the delivery of a daughter in Might.
