Jimmy Barnes has been forced to withdraw from a number of upcoming performances after testing positive for Covid.
The 66-year-old singer announced this on Instagram on Tuesday and shared a photo of two positive antigen rapid tests.
It comes just days after Jimmy announced the death of his older sister, Linda, in an undeniably difficult week for the rock star.
Cancelled: Jimmy Barnes has had to pull out of a number of upcoming performances after testing positive for Covid. Pictured on stage in Melbourne in September 2018
Jimmy explained that while his Mackay show had been postponed, he had to cancel his headlining performance at the Stranded In the Whitsundays concert on Daydream Island.
“I am sorry to inform you that I have returned two positive RATs for Covid-19. I’m not that bad so far, but I have to isolate myself for seven days,” he began.
“That means we have to reschedule this Saturday’s show in Mackay. The new date is August 27th. So please keep your tickets and thank everyone involved for the last minute change.
Positive: The 66-year-old singer announced on Instagram on Tuesday and shared a photo of two positive antigen rapid tests
“Unfortunately, that also means I won’t be able to travel to Daydream Island on Thursday. The Black Sorrows and Diesel are filling in for me alongside Darryl Braithwaite and Richard Clapton so this week’s whole event will be in the beautiful Whitsundays.
He added, “Believe me, if I wasn’t contagious and could get out of bed, I’d be singing for you.”
Jimmy also issued a “sincere apology to anyone who was bothered by this,” acknowledging that many fans would be disappointed by the cancellation.
“I am sorry to inform you that I have returned two positive RATs for Covid-19. I’m not that bad so far, but I have to isolate myself for seven days,” he began. Pictured with his wife Jane
“I know you have all traveled and planned your vacation around it. I’ll make it up to you soon. Have a nice weekend up there. I know where I’d rather be,” he concluded.
Returning to Instagram on Tuesday, Jimmy shared a photo of himself sitting up in bed, while a second photo showed his wife Jane, 41, cooking him noodle soup.
“Once again, I want to thank you all for your messages of support. Day 2 I’m fine, just need to chill for a while,” he captioned the post.
Bed rest: Jimmy returned to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a photo of himself sitting up in bed, while a second photo showed his wife Jane, 41, cooking him noodle soup
“Once again, I want to thank you all for your messages of support. Day 2 I’m fine, I just need to hide for a while. Glad I have the best nurse in the world,” he wrote
Speaking of Jane, 64, he added: “Good thing I have the best nurse in the world.”
On Sunday, Jimmy announced his sister’s death on Twitter and shared a photo of the two together as children.
“I remember when I was little and my big sister took care of me. I love you Linda,” he tweeted.
Loss: It comes just days after Jimmy announced the death of his older sister Linda in an undeniably difficult week for the rock star
In a post on Instagram on Monday, he shared a photo of himself holding a vase of flowers as he thanked everyone for their “support” during a “tough and overwhelming” week.
“Thank you for all of your messages of condolences on the death of my beautiful sister Linda. This week has been tough and overwhelming. Your support is appreciated,” he captioned the post.
While Jimmy hasn’t publicly revealed Linda’s cause of death, his brother John Swan revealed on Facebook on Friday that she had multiple sclerosis.
Tough times: In a post on Instagram on Monday, he shared a photo of himself holding a vase of flowers as he thanked everyone for their “support” during a “tough and overwhelming” week
“It is with great sadness that I have to tell you this. My little sister Linda died this morning, she fought so hard. God I love her,” John wrote on Facebook.
John revealed in another Facebook post on Friday that Linda had multiple sclerosis and was in a wheelchair.
“She was such a champion, she knew it a long time ago and just recently told us she was ill,” he wrote.
Miss: Jimmy explained that while he had postponed his Mackay show, he had to cancel his appearance as headliner at the Stranded In the Whitsundays concert on Daydream Island