Breaking from Jamaica - Usain Bolt tests positive for Covid-19 - UPDATE

[malaise]

Last edited Mon Aug 24, 2020, 02:51 PM - Edit history (1)

Stupid stupid stupid - there was no need for a birthday party.
https://www.sportsmax.tv/index.php/athletics/athletics-regional/item/68618-usain-bolt-infected-by-covid-19-virus-report
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Olympic legend Usain Bolt has reportedly been infected by the COVID-19 virus, according to media reports.

Nationwide radio reported on Monday that the now-retired 100m and 200m world record holder had tested positive for the virus.

Bolt, who celebrated his 34th birthday last Friday, is among the latest numbers of Jamaicans to have tested positive to the virus that has infected more than 1500 Jamaicans to date. Fifteen of those infected have died.

[CottonBear]

1. Oh no! That is terrible news.

I hope he recovers without suffering lasting effects.

[malaise]

2. He has a beautiful baby girl about six months old

My worry is how many others at that party will now test positive

[CottonBear]

3. Oh dear. N/T

[malaise]

13. Usain Bolt Still Awaiting Result Of COVID-19 Test

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200824/usain-bolt-still-awaiting-result-covid-19-test
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Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt says he is still awaiting results of a coronavirus test, noting that he has not had any official communication from the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Bolt, the eight-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the 100m and 200m, reportedly took the COVID-19 test on Saturday ahead of a business trip overseas.

He was expected to leave the island on Tuesday.

"I woke up like everybody else, checked social media and saw where it was saying that I am confirmed to have COVID-19. I did a test on Saturday to leave (the island) because I have work. I am trying to be responsible so I am going to stay in and be safe. Also, I am having no symptoms, I will quarantine myself and wait on the confirmation to see what is the protocol and to see how I go about quarantining myself from the Ministry of Health. Until then, I will call my friends and tell them once they came in contact with me to be safe, quarantine and take it easy. Just to let people know, be safe out there," Bolt said in a video message.

The sprinter was present at a surprise birthday party at Football Factory on Friday, which had several local celebrities in attendance such as footballers Raheem Sterling and Leon Bailey as well entertainers Ding Dong, Christopher Martin and Munga Honourable.

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Heard him saying this

[MineralMan]

4. I hope he has few symptoms and recovers quickly.

[ProfessorGAC]

10. Same Here

I was going to post as you, word for word.

[Javaman]

5. this is really sad. I truly hope he comes through and has little to no respiratory effects.

Saw him in an interview and he seems like a truly nice and interesting guy.

[malaise]

6. He really is which is why I don't get this

Postpone the damned party

[Squinch]

7. Oh, no! I hope he recovers quickly and with no damage.

[malaise]

9. He was tested before traveling

No he is awaiting results from another test. He is asymptomatic.

[Awsi Dooger]

8. Oh wow I didn't need to hear this

Bolt is a delight and can be a treasure for decades

[LuckyCharms]

11. Awful news. He's a class act. I hope he

recovers soon.

[malaise]

14. The test is positive

That surprise party Friday night with international footballers is now being investigated.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

12. That sucks! Hope he doesn't experience a "cytokine storm"

... which has previously killed otherwise very healthy athletes.

Then there's the organ damage observed among survivors too.