New Delhi: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) got a scare ahead of the 13th edition of IPL as Chris Gayle was reported to have attended the birthday party of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt – who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Chris Gayle, who reportedly attended 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).
Gayle, announced on social media, that his results have come negative. “Couple days ago. 1st Covid-19 test.. Before travel I need 2 negative test,” one of his posts ready.
In another post, Gayle wrote, “The last one went a bit too far in my nose. Phew. Result was negative.”
He also wrote, “I’m going to stay home for 2020… not gonna travel again… nah sah! Tan a mi yard!! Keep the change! Excuse me!.”
Jamaica’s health ministry confirmed late on Monday that Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m distance, had tested positive after he posted a video on social media around midday saying he was waiting to hear back on his results.
In a video on Twitter, Bolt confirmed that he would go into self-isolation and said, “Good morning everybody. I’m confirmed of Covid-19. I did a test on Saturday.”
Stay Safe my ppl ?? pic.twitter.com/ebwJFF5Ka9
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 24, 2020
“[I’m] trying to be responsible so I’m going to stay in, and stay away from my friends. And also, I am having no symptoms, so I am going to quarantine myself,” he added.
“I will wait and see what is the protocol and how should I go about quarantining myself, from the Ministry of Health. Just to be safe, I have quarantined myself, and just to take it easy. Be safe over there.”
