Local NewsNews Bolt awaiting COVID-19 test by Barbados Today 24/08/2020 written by Barbados Today 24/08/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 230 Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt says he is still awaiting results of a coronavirus test, noting that he has not had any official communication from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Bolt, the eight-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the 100m and 200m, reportedly took the COVID-19 test on Saturday ahead of a business trip overseas. He was expected to leave the island on Tuesday. The sprinter was present at a surprise birthday party at Football Factory on Friday, which had several local celebrities in attendance such as footballers Raheem Sterling and Leon Bailey as well entertainers Ding Dong, Christopher Martin and Munga Honourable. Jamaica has experienced a serious spike in positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The country, on Sunday, recorded 116 new cases, bringing the island’s tally to 1,529. (Jamaica Gleaner) You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians https://www.facebook.com/116087685213012/posts/1752243961597368/?sfnsn=mo&extid=9YPQGTjAoBsLgYfV&d=n&vh=e Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Rihanna’s “We Found Love” hits another milestone 19/04/2025 St Michael man facing three drug-related charges 19/04/2025 GAIA rolls out foreign language training for staff 18/04/2025