Brian May, Lead Guitarist Of 'Queen' Rock Band Tests Covid-19 Positive

Sharing the news on his official Instagram handle, the artist asked his fans to take extra care of themselves.

Brian May, lead guitarist of Queen band. (Picture Courtesy: @brianmayforreal/Instagram)

New Delhi: Brian May, the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen, has tested positive for Covid-19. Sharing the news on his official Instagram handle, the artist asked his fans to take extra care of themselves.

Brian posted a photo of his test result and wrote,"Yep. The shocking day finally came for me. The dreaded double red line. And yes- definitely NO sympathy please- it has been a truly horrible few days, but I'm OK. And I will tell the tale. PLEASE take extra care out there, good folks. This thing is incredibly transmissible. You really do NOT want it messing up YOUR Christmas. With love-Bri"

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Brian's friends and fans wished a speedy recovery to the rockstar. 

In another post, Brian gave an update on his health by posting a picture of himself and his test result. The ace guitarist wrote,"Day 7- and it seems to me the Covid positive red line is less strong today. So I'm feeling that my immune system, with the enormous help of three Pfizer jabs, is now winning the battle against the invader. So do NOT be afraid- there IS life after Covid! But DO be careful, you do NOT want this, and neither do your family. Thanks for all your great messages- inspite of my pleas for no sympathy! Much appreciated. And yes, I did promise to tell you the story! Bri"

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The artist later on posted videos playing the guitar, as part of his promised story. He thanked his wife Anita for looking after him and 'holding him together.' He also thanked his fans and wished them a healthy and peaceful Christmas.

The news comes as the number of Covid cases continue to rise. The new variant of the virus, Omicron, continues to push the daily caseload to a new pandemic record.

On Thursday, more than 88,376 Covid cases were confirmed in the UK, with over 11,000 cases of Omicron identified.

Yet, without official government guidance asking businesses to close, cinemas and live theaters remain open and, as was the case throughout much of the pandemic, production of movies and television shows also continue following Covid safety protocols.

Brian May co-founded Queen with lead singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor, and helped write some of their most anthemic songs including 'We will rock you'

'Hammer to Fall', 'Who Wants to Live Forever' and 'I Want It All'.

With inputs from IANS.

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