Ringo Starr cancels tour after testing positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2 weeks

Ringo Starr has ended his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 for the second time in less than two weeks.

On October 1, the former Beatles drummer revealed he had tested positive, leading to the cancellation of six tour dates with his All-Starr Band.

On Thursday, Starr took to Twitter again to reveal he had tested positive Againand would scuttle the tour entirely.

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« I’m sure you’ll be as surprised as I was that I tested positive for Covid again, » he wrote, adding that « the rest of the tour is complete. »

As usual, he signed by sending fans « peace and love ».

I am sure you will be as surprised as I have tested positive for Covid again the rest of the tour is over Sending you peace and love Ringo. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🎵🍒🥦🌈☮️ pic.twitter.com/lmniGLE9dZ

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) October 13, 2022

There were only five dates left on the tour, three in California (Los Angeles, Paso Robles and San Jose) and two more in Mexico City.

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“It was confirmed today that Ringo has Covid and the tour will be put on hold while Ringo recovers,” read the previous announcement that six tour dates were cancelled. « Ringo hopes to get back on track as soon as possible and is recovering at home. As always, he and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them back on the road soon. We will keep fans updated on any further news or change.