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BTS’s Jungkook tests Covid-19 positive, ahead of performance at Grammys 2022 in Las Vegas

Updated on: 29 March,2022 02:52 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Big Hit music released a statement confirming the news

BTS’s Jungkook tests Covid-19 positive, ahead of performance at Grammys 2022 in Las Vegas

Jungkook/Instagram

BTS’s lead vocalist, Jungkook has tested positive for Covid-19. The singer tested positive on Sunday, as soon as he landed in the US. The group is scheduled to perform at Grammys 2022 in Las Vegas on April 3, followed by 'Permission to dance on stage' concerts. 


Confirming the news, Big Hit Music said in a statement, “Jung Kook was tested negative on a PCR test in Korea, and he departed for the United States on Sunday, March 27 (KST) in preparation for the Grammy Awards performance. After arriving in Las Vegas, he felt a slight discomfort in his throat and promptly took a rapid PCR test (COVID-19 molecular PCR test) and a standard PCR test (COVID-19 quantitative PCR test) on the afternoon of Sunday, March 27 (PT). While being under self-quarantine as a proactive measure, the result of both tests came back positive, and Jung Kook was confirmed with COVID-19 on Monday, March 28 (PT).”


The statement added that the singer is currently under self-quarantine and treatment and his activities will depend upon the local Covid-19 regulations. 


Jungkook took to Instagram to assure fans that he is recovering well. 

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