Justin Bieber tests positive for Covid-19, postpones concerts

Justin Bieber has a mild case of Covid-19, CNN reported on Sunday citing a representative for the Canadian singer.

Bieber was scheduled to perform as part of his Justice World Tour in Las Vegas on Sunday, but the show has been postponed due to his positive Covid test, the report said.

The show at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena was pushed back to Jun 28, while the third stop on the tour, in Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday was also rescheduled to Jun 30.

The statement added: “Justin is of course hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number 1 priority."

"Due to positive Covid results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas," it read. "Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority."

The statement added, "The tour launch in San Diego was a massive success, and Justin is excited to bring this spectacular show to his Las Vegas fans as soon as possible. The rescheduled date for Las Vegas will be Tuesday, June 28. Tickets for the original show will be honoured. Refunds available at point of purchase."

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