Justin Bieber contracts Covid-19, shifts Las Vegas show to June

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Justin Bieber has tested positive for Covid-19 (coronavirus).

The 27-year-old singer found out he contracted the virus on Saturday, February 19.

Justin’s scheduled performance in Las Vegas on Sunday has now been moved to June 28.

A statement released by his team says:

“Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas.

“Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority.”

The singer is supposed to perform at two more shows this week, in Arizona on Tuesday and California on Thursday, but no word yet on whether those will also be postponed.

News of Bieber’s COVID-19 diagnosis comes one week after he performed to a packed crowd at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif., for the h.wood Group and Revolve’s “Homecoming Weekend” pre-Super Bowl party.