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Legendary sprinter and Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus, days after partying with guests, including English footballer Raheem Sterling, for his 34th birthday in Jamaica.
Updated : Aug 24, 2020, 10:38 PM IST | Edited by : Karishma Jain
Legendary sprinter and Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus, days after partying with guests, including English footballer Raheem Sterling, for his 34th birthday in Jamaica.
The 34-year-old took to his official Twitter handle to confirm that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The retired sprinter from Jamaica said that despite his positive diagnosis, he has experienced no symptoms. Bolt further said that he will quarantine himself, and has encouraged those he's been in contact with to do the same.
Stay Safe my ppl pic.twitter.com/ebwJFF5Ka9
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 24, 2020
Bolt had undergone a Covid-19 test a few days back and discovered on Sunday that he had tested positive for the deadly infection.