The agent for Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt confirmed on Tuesday that the eight-time Olympic gold medallist has examined constructive for the coronavirus. “The Covid check was constructive, however Usain isn’t displaying any signs,” Ricky Simms instructed American information channel CNN in an e mail. Simms’ assertion confirms earlier stories by Jamaican media that the retired sprinter tested positive simply days after he celebrated his 34th birthday with a lavish celebration amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Bolt introduced on Instagram that he had quarantined himself, pending the results of the check he took on Saturday.
Bolt did not affirm his check end result, however he urged anybody who had been in touch with him to enter quarantine.
“I did a check on Saturday to go away (Jamaica) as a result of I’ve work,” Bolt mentioned in a video posted on Twitter. “I’m attempting to be accountable so I’m going to remain in and be protected.
“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 buddies and inform them as soon as they got here in touch with me to be protected, quarantine and take it straightforward,” mentioned Bolt.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness mentioned Monday that police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Bolt’s party.
“There are stories of an exercise associated to Usain Bolt,” Holness instructed a digital information convention.
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“These issues are all being completely 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.
