Coronavirus: ex-sprint king Usain Bolt in quarantine

Even the fastest man in the world does not seem to be going faster than the coronavirus: Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt announced on Instagram on Monday that he had quarantined himself, pending the result of a Covid test -19 past Saturday.

“I woke up like everyone else, I looked at social networks where it says I have the Covid-19. I took a test on Saturday to leave (Jamaica) because I have a job to do. I try to be responsible. So I will stay here, safe. Plus, I don't have any symptoms, ”Bolt said.

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Stay Safe my ppl 🙏🏿

A post shared by Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) on Aug 24, 2020 at 9:12 am PDT

“I'm going to quarantine myself and wait for confirmation to see what the protocol is established by the Ministry of Health. I am going to call my friends who have been in contact with me and tell them to get to safety, quarantine and take things calmly, ”he added.

Birthday without barrier gestures

According to the Jamaica Gleaner media outlet, the most successful athlete in the history of the Olympic Games in sprinting was at a party on Friday on his 34th birthday, which was attended by several celebrities including footballers Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) and Leon Bailey (Bayer Leverkusen).

A number of photos and videos of the party have since gone viral on social media, as its unmasked attendees are seen doing dance steps without putting a distance between them.

Usain Bolt's bday party. No social distance, NO masks! 😳😠 pic.twitter.com/ogqUvk1i9r

Prophet in his country

The former Jamaican sprinter, known for his speed but also for the astonishing relaxation he displayed before a race, was all the rage in April on social networks by posting a photo of his breathtaking victory in the 100 meters of the Olympic Games in Beijing captioned with an insolent "Social distancing".

Social Distancing #HappyEaster pic.twitter.com/lDCAsxkOAw

Icon in Jamaica for his eight gold medals at the Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016), he advocates social distancing and confinement among his compatriots to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and limit the progression of the coronavirus.

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The country has seen a sharp rise in positive coronavirus cases in recent weeks. The country recorded 116 new cases on Sunday, bringing the island's total to 1,529 and 16 people have died, according to Jamaica Gleaner.