Ed Sheeran contracts COVID-19, cancels in-person shows

British singer, Ed Sheeran, has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, thereby cancelling all in-person shows.

The singer took to his verified Instagram page on Sunday to break the sad news, adding that he’s currently self-isolating and following government guidelines.

According to him, all his planned shows and interviews would be conducted from his home, as all in-person commitments have been cancelled.

Ed Sheeran wrote, “Hey guys. A quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid. So I’m now self-isolating and following government guidelines.

“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 as I can from my house.

“Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone.”

This comes one week after the singer alongside Nigerian songstress, Yemi Alade, performed at the first-ever ‘Earthshot’ prize awards at the Alexandra Palace. Punch