Lewis Hamilton Tests Positive for COVID-19.
Lewis Hamilton, a well-known name in Formula One auto racing, has tested positive for COVID-19.
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According to a statement from Hamilton, he woke up Monday morning with mild COVID-19 symptoms. .
Although he tested negative three times the previous week, Hamilton requested another COVID-19 test, which came back positive.
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In a statement to Instagram, Hamilton said he was “devastated” to have tested positive.
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He claimed that he and his team had been taking “all the precautions.” .
Since we started the season in June, my team and I have been taking all the precautions we possibly can and following the regulations everywhere we’ve been in order to stay safe.
, Lewis Hamilton, via Instagram.
Hamilton went on to say that he had “immediately” entered self-isolation where he will stay for 10 days.
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I’m gutted not to be able to race this weekend but my priority is to follow the protocols and advice to protect others.
, Lewis Hamilton, via Instagram.
Hamilton will miss the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix.
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If he fails to test negative following his self-isolation, he will also miss the following week’s season finale in Abu Dhabi
