Ed Sheeran is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19, the British singer-songwriter confirmed via Instagram on Sunday.
“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,” Sheeran wrote.
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“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,” he added.
The chart-topping musician performed last week in London as part of the inaugural Earthshot Prize awards, hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, BBC News reported.
Sheeran’s latest album, “=,” is slated to drop Friday, and he was due to appear as a “Saturday Night Live” musical guest the following night. It was not immediately clear if Sheeran will be replaced, or if he will perform his “SNL” gig remotely, Variety reported.
“=” will be Sheeran’s fourth studio album, and his first solo album since 2017′s “Divide,” the entertainment news outlet reported.
Sheeran’s COVID-19 infection comes as the United Kingdom experiences a surge in cases, fueled by the emerging “delta plus” variant. According to official government figures, the U.K. has confirmed more than 328,000 new COVID-19 infections in the past seven days, resulting in 6,720 hospital admissions and 949 deaths, Variety reported.
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 02: Ed Sheeran performs in concert on the opening night of his Australian tour at Optus Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/WireImage)
BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 23: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Ed Sheeran attends the ‘Songwriter’ premiere at the Friedrichstadtpalast during the 68th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at on February 23, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)
SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND – JULY 17: Ed Sheeran performs on day 2 of Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 17, 2015 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – APRIL 29: Ed Sheeran perfoms live at Espaco das Americas on April 29, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Daniel Vorley/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 09: Musicians Ed Sheeran (L) and Elton John pose backstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on February 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage)
SWANSEA, WALES – MAY 26: Ed Sheeran performs during day 1 of BBC Radio 1’s Biggest Weekend 2018 held at Singleton Park on May 26, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 29: Ed Sheeran during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 25: (L-R) Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora attend the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for MTV)
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 26: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally converted to black and white.) Ed Sheeran and Chris Martin pose onstage during 2015 Global Citizen Festival to end extreme poverty by 2030 in Central Park on September 26, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 23: Ed Sheeran leaves the ‘Songwriter’ premiere during the 68th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Friedrichstadtpalast on February 23, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 07: (Exclusive Coverage) Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran attend backstage at Z100’s Jingle Ball 2012, presented by Aeropostale, at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Jingle Ball 2012)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 07: Ed Sheeran performs on stage at Sziget Festival on (Photo by Didier Messens/Redferns)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Ed Sheeran (R) and guest attend the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 3: The Late Late Show with James Corden, airing Thursday, June 24, 2021 with guest Ed Sheeran. (Photo by Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 06: Ed Sheeran performs on NBC’s ‘Today’ show at Rockefeller Center on July 6, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Recording artist Ed Sheeran (L) and actor Jamie Foxx attend Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life – An All-Star GRAMMY Salute at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on February 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Ed Sheeran attends the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 3: The Late Late Show with James Corden with guest Ed Sheeran. (Photo by Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images)
MALIBU, CA – NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Actress Courteney Cox, recording artist Ed Sheeran and producer Randy Jackson attend Rock4EB! 2015 with Ed Sheeran and David Spade on November 15, 2015 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for EB Kids)
SZIGET FESTIVAL, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – 2019/08/07: Edward Christopher Sheeran, English singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actor, performs during the first day of Sziget Festival in Budapest.
His concert is the biggest sold out in the whole history of this festival. (Photo by Luigi Rizzo/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Example (L) and Ed Sheeran attend The Q Awards 2017, in association with Absolute Radio, at The Roundhouse on October 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran poses with his British album of the year award for ‘X’ and his British male solo artist award at the BRIT Awards 2015 in London on February 25, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 09: Ed Sheeran performs on stage during the MTV EMA’s 2014 at The Hydro on November 9, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Dave Hogan/MTV 2014/Getty Images for MTV)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 12: (EXCLUSIVE) Ed Sheeran visits "The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show" at Z100 Studio on January 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Max Martin, Miriam-Teak Lee and Ed Sheeran attend the press night performance of "& Juliet" at Shaftesbury Theatre on November 20, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift attends The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – AUGUST 11: Musicians Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles of One Direction attend the 2013 Teen Choice Awards at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 11, 2013 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Fox/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 17: Recording artists Taylor Swift (L) and Ed Sheeran attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Larry Busacca/BMA2015/Getty Images for dcp)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 29: (L-R) Cherry Seaborn, Wife of Ed Sheeran, David Beckham and Ed Sheeran are seen in the stands with a guest at half time during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Recording artists Ed Sheeran (L) and Beyonce perform onstage during Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life – An All-Star GRAMMY Salute at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on February 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage)
