Cricket legend Shane Warne tests positive to Covid-19

Shane Warne has given an update on his condition after revealing he tested positive to Covid-19.

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has given fans an update on his condition after revealing he has Covid-19.

Warne on Monday revealed he was self-isolating after testing positive to Covid-19 while coaching in the UK.

The London Spirit head coach, 51, reported feeling unwell and returned a positive lateral flow test. The results of a PCR test are now due.

On Tuesday, he revealed his symptoms were “mild”.

“Thank u for all the get well messages-they really mean a lot. I’ve been double vaccinated so the Covid symptoms are mild, hopefully I will be up & about soon.” he said on Twitter and ended the message with a red heart.

Thank u for all the get well messages-they really mean a lot. I’ve been double vaccinated so the Covid symptoms are mild, hopefully I will be up & about soon ❤️
Still shattered about our second embarrassing loss at Lords last night as we’ve just gifted 2 wins away #thehundred 😩

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) August 2, 2021

He is now self-isolating, along with another London Spirit coaching colleague, who also tested positive.

“Shane will isolate from the squad and support staff whilst he awaits PCR results,” Spirit said.

Just last week, Warne urged people to get vaccinated when speaking to the Herald Sun.

He has received both Pfizer shots and said Australia needed to learn from how the UK is getting on with life.

“I had the Pfizer, I had to wait til they released it for over 50s so I could get it done,’’ Warne said.

Shane Warne has tested positive for Covid-19, his cricket club says. Picture: Alex Coppel

“It made me feel extremely old but I’ve done it. I think that’s the thing here, they’re getting 50,000 odd cases a day here in England but because nearly 80 or 90 per cent of the population has been double vaxxed, they’re just getting on with it and learning to live it.

“For Australia, just go and get the jab. I know we’ve got a lot of anti-vaxxers but if you don’t get jabbed you’re going to go into lockdown.

Shane Warne with son Jackson Warne at Poker With The Stars at the Grand Hyatt. Picture: Rosanna Faraci

“If you get jabbed we’re more chance of learning to live with Covid. For all those people that don’t believe in it, as someone who’s witnessing over here in England with 50,000 cases a day, the country is opening because the majority of people have been double vaxxed.

“I think everyone is entitled to (an opinion). I’ve got a couple of friends who don’t believe in it, trying to tell me not to have it.

“There’s people out there unfortunately who don’t want it, that’s totally their call, it’s their opinion, but if you don’t get double vaxxed we will have more lockdowns it’s as simple as that. If you get vaxxed there’s more chance we’ll just live with it.”

Shane Warne promotes the Run The Tan fun run with Haileybury College students. Picture: Ian Currie

Warne is also tackling mental health and hair loss with a new TV ad for Advanced Hair Studio.

His first one for the brand was 17 years ago.

“We thought it was important to launch a new campaign because the mental stress on everyone around the world, whether it’s business or family life, or taking a step back to assess their life, for many hair loss can be attributed to stress as well,’’ Warne said.

Meanwhile, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said he feared he may be suffering the effects of Long Covid after contracting the virus last November.

The 36-year-old star placed third in the Hungarian Grand Prix but was close to collapse at the end of the race and required help on to the podium.

Lewis Hamilton was fatigued after running third in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Picture: Getty Images

Hamilton complained of extreme fatigue and dizziness.

Long Covid is when Covid symptoms continue beyond the period of infection.

Among the list of symptoms are fatigue, chest tightness, dizziness, heart palpitations and problems with memory or concentration.

“I haven’t spoken to anyone about Long Covid but I think it is lingering there,” Hamilton said.

Lewis Hamilton wipes his face on the podium in Budapest. Picture: Getty Images

“I remember the effects of when I had it and training has been different since then. The level of fatigue that you get is different and it’s a real challenge.

“I’m trying to keep training and preparing as best I can. Who knows what it was today?

“Maybe dehydration. I don’t know but it was definitely different.

“I had something similar at Silverstone but this was way worse. I was having real dizziness and everything got a bit blurry on the podium.

“I have been fighting all year with staying healthy because of what happened at the end of last year — but still it’s a battle.”

Hamilton told Sky Sports last December that the virus had left him “destroyed”.

“I’m destroyed. I do not feel good,” Hamilton he said.

“But I’m happy, I’m grateful. I’m alive, and I live to fight another day.”