Ed Sheeran Tests Positive For Covid-19, ‘I’m Self-Isolating’

Ed Sheeran has revealed he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be self-isolating. The singer's fourth studio album '=' (Equals) will be released on October 29.

Ed Sheeran has tested positive for Covid-19. Following a report from PA News, Ed confirmed the news about his health through a statement on social media. The award-winning star ed sheeran will be self-isolating. However, he will continue to give planned interviews from his home, as he quarantines and follows government advice. The news comes just hours after it was announced that he will appear on Saturday Night Live next month. Meanwhile, His (ed sheeran new song) fourth studio album ‘=’ (Equals) will be released on October 29. Sheeran was reportedly set to join Apple Music’s Zane Lowe next week to discuss his brand-new album and play songs from the same.

The singer took Instagram to reveal this news. He wrote, “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,” he wrote to his Instagram fans. “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,” he continued. “Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone x,” the star concluded.

Fans rushed to the comment section to wish the Shape of You singer well as he recovers from the infectious disease. ” I’m sorry to hear that! Get better soon,” one concerned fan penned under the pop star’s update. Another commented, “Stay safe Ed!!” The musician has several concert dates lined up across the U.K. and Europe but luckily for fans, they don’t kick off until April 2022. It is believed the star is self-isolating in his multi-million pound Suffolk home.

The dad-of-one has built up a huge property portfolio over the years, with his housing assets estimated to total £61 million, but his main abode is his impressive 16-acre estate near Framlingham, Suffolk, worth a reported £3.7million (ed sheeran net worth). According to a report of The Mirror, the British base for the star has been nicknamed ‘Sheeran-ville’ and includes the main house, Wynneys Hall, which he bought in 2012, along with three adjacent houses. Ed shares the stunning property with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their young daughter, Lyra Antarctica, who they welcomed into the world in August 2020. The news of Ed being struck down with Covid-19 may put his plans to appear on Saturday Night Live in jeopardy.

According to a report, Current government rules state you must self-isolate for 10 full days from the day of your last positive test. This is the law and no one is exempt, regardless of their vaccination status. Meanwhile, it is not yet known when Ed contracted the virus and when his self-isolation period began. On Saturday, it was revealed that the musician will join HBO’s Succession star Kieran Culkin on an upcoming episode of the popular American series, Saturday Night Live. During this weekend’s show, hosted by SNL legend and Ted Lasso creator Jason Sudeikis, Ed’s upcoming cameo was teased to viewers. Next month’s appearance on the American comedy series will be Ed’s third, having also been the musical guest back in 2014 and 2017.

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