Usain Bolt Self-Isolating As He Awaits COVID-19 Test Results
Usain Bolt Self-Isolating As He Awaits COVID-19 Test Results
The fastest man in history is awaiting COVID-19 test results after celebrating his 34th birthday at a large gathering.
As reports circulated on Monday that 100m and 200m world record holder Usain Bolt had tested positive for COVID-19, the Jamaican posted a video on social media saying he is still awaiting test results and is currently symptom free.
Stay Safe my ppl 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/ebwJFF5Ka9
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 24, 2020
“Just waking up, like everyone else check social media. Saw that social media saying I’m confirmed to have COVID-19,” the retired sprinter said.
“Did a test on Saturday to leave because I work. Trying to be responsible so I’m going to stay in and stay away from my friends. And also, I’m having no symptoms. So I’m going to quarantine myself and wait on the confirmation to see what is the protocol.”
Nationwide News in Jamaica reported on Monday that Bolt’s test came back positive on Sunday. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist celebrated his 34th birthday recently at a party which appeared to have a large amount of guests not adhering to social distancing guidelines.