Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for COVID-19 days after hosting his 34th birthday celebration party.
The party which held in Jamaica and hosted England player, Raheem Sterling, was said to have taken place without observance of COVID-19 protocols or even wearing a mask.
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According to a report by a radio station in Jamaica, Nationwide90fm, Bolt who is the greatest sprinter of all time will self-isolate for a period of time.
The sport legend, announced the development on Monday in a 53-second video via his official twitter handle @usainbolt with a caption “stay safe my ppl.”
Stay Safe my ppl 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/ebwJFF5Ka9
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 24, 2020
Bolt was honoured with a surprise birthday party on August 21 which was attended by popular sport stars including Manchester City’s forward, Raheem Sterling, Bayer Leverkusen attacker, Leon Bailey and cricket legend Chris Gayle.
The footage from the party showed Bolt laughing and dancing with the guests after which he later posted “Best Birthday ever” via his official twitter handle.
Reports did not indicate whether Bolt is displaying any symptoms of the virus though the local media reported that he will self-isolate.
He is the latest prominent sporting man to have contracted the COVID-19 infection after a tennis star Novak Djokovic in June.
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