Usain Bolt ‘tests positive for coronavirus’ – days after celebrating his 34th birthday at a party

Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus just days after partying with guests including England star Raheem Sterling for his 34th birthday in Jamaica, according to reports in the country.

Nationwide90fm, a radio station in Jamaica, reports that the greatest sprinter of all time has contracted the disease and will spend time in self-isolation as a result. 

The publication says that the 34-year-old took a test for the virus a few days ago and discovered on Sunday that he had tested positive for the disease. 

Usain Bolt has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus after a surprise birthday party

The sprinting legend reportedly attended his birthday party in Jamaica last week

A host of celebrities and sporting stars were believed to have been in attendance at the event

The 34-year-old tweeted ‘Best birthday ever’ last week and a Jamaican outlet reports that he took a coronavirus test days ago and has tested positive for the disease

Bolt attended a surprise birthday party on August 21 which was attended by a host of big names, the Jamaican outlet reports. Manchester City star Sterling, Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey and cricket legend Chris Gayle are believed to have been in attendance.

The Caribbean island has had a total of 1,413 cases of coronavirus and 16 deaths from the deadly disease.   

The management for Bolt have been contacted for comment.  

More to follow.  

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling was reportedly in attendance at the party