NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music star Joe Diffie has tested positive for coronavirus, he announced on social media.
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In a Friday Instagram post, the Grammy Award-winning singer said he’s being treated for the virus, which had infected about 665,000 people worldwide and more than 124,000 in the United States by Sunday morning.
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“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” the statement read. “We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic.”
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According to The Associated Press, Diffie, 61, is best known for songs such as “Honky Tonk Attitude” and “Third Rock From the Sun.” He joins a growing list of celebrities and public figures who have tested positive for COVID-19, including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Idris Elba, Harvey Weinstein, Jackson Browne, Placido Domingo, Britain’s Prince Charles and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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