Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed that Usain Bolt has been tested positive for the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Speaking during a virtual press briefing on Monday (August 21), Minister Tufton said the legendary sprinter’s test returned positive and he has been formally notified.
The eight-time Olympic champion took the COVID-19 test on Saturday ahead of a business trip.
On Friday, Usain Bolt and longtime Kasi Bennett hosted a star-studded event to celebrate his 34th birthday.
Bolt lauded the mother of his daughter, for surprising him with the exclusive event in Kingston on Friday (August 21). “She [has] out done herself again,” Usain Bolt wrote via her Instagram story over a video of Kasi dancing at the event.
Several local celebrities such as Ding Dong Ravers and his Ravers Clavers dancing group, Ajji, Christopher Martin, and Munga Honourable many more were in attendance. Along with International footballers Leon Bailey and Raheem Sterling.
On Monday, Jamaica recorded 83 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), pushing the tally to 1,612 cases. Of the total cases, 53 are currently hospitalised.
