Justin Bieber tests positive for COVID, Las Vegas concert rescheduled

Singer Justin Bieber has tested positive for COVID-19. Bieber’s rep informed TMZ that the ‘Baby’ hitmaker had contracted the virus on Saturday (February 19) but is “thankfully feeling fine.” He was supposed to perform in Las Vegas a day earlier as part of his ‘Justice World Tour’ but now the show has been postponed due to his illness. Reportedly, it is mild and Justin is feeling fine.

As part of their ongoing Justice World Tour, the social media team of T-Mobile Arena also released a statement regarding the same. “Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, unfortunately, we have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas. Of course, Justin is extremely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one. Priority,” read a statement from the singer’s team.

“The tour launch in San Diego was a huge success and Justin is excited to bring this wonderful show to his Las Vegas fans as soon as possible,” the statement said. At present, the date of the tour has been changed to 28 June.

After learning about Bieber’s health, his fans wished him all the best. One user wrote, ‘He will come back stronger. Another said, “I love you. Get well soon.” One user said, “His smiling face is the most beautiful thing ever.”