Usain Bolt — File Photo NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Agencies):World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after last week celebrating his 34th birthday with a big bash mask-free.
The retired 100m and 200m world-record holder didn't confirm his test result, but he urged anyone who had been in contact with him to go into quarantine.
"I did a test on Saturday to leave (Jamaica) because I have work," Bolt said in a video posted on Twitter. "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," said Bolt.
According to the Jamaica Observer, health and wellness minister Christopher Tufton confirmed late on Monday that the eight-time Olympic champion had tested positive. Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness also said police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Bolt's birthday party.
"There are reports of an activity related to Usain Bolt," Holness told a virtual news conference.
"These matters are all being thoroughly investigated and the police will give a report on these matters in near future."
Bolt last competed internationally at the 2017 World Championships in London. He and partner KasiBennet welcomed the birth of a daughter in May.
Meanwhile, Swashbuckling West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who reportedly attended legendary sprinter Usain Bolt's birthday party in Jamaica, has tested negative for Covid-19 and now is all set to leave for the UAE for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
According to several media reports, Gayle was one of the members who attended Bolt's 34th birthday party. However, the left-hander batsman tested negative twice for Covid-19 post the incident and will be leaving for UAE to joing his Kings XI Punjab teammates ahead of the IPL season starting September 19
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