Ed Sheeran has tested positive for COVID-19 at a time when the UK is experiencing a surge in cases.In an Instagram post on Sunday the popular British singer said he will continue to perform from home.
“”Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so I’m now self-isolating and following government guidelines,” the singer-songwriter posted.
“It means that I’m now unable to plough ahead with any in person commitments for now, so I’ll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house. Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone,” Sheeran wrote.
The 30-year-old singer was scheduled to appear as a guest on “Saturday Night Live” on November 6.He also had several concert dates lined up across UK and Europe, set to begin from April, 2022.
His 4th album is going to be released on october 29. This is his first full solo album since 2017’s blockbuster Divide.
In the last seven days 328,287 people tested positive, with 949 deaths and 6,720 hospital admissions, according to official government figures.