J. Balvin Reveals That He Tested Positive For COVID-19

Colombian musician and composer Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvi aka J Balvin poses during a photo call at the Universal Music offices in Mexico City on March 3
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Let’s keep J. Balvin in our prayers. 

The Colombian artist revealed that he tested positive for Coronavirus during the virtual 2020 Juventud Awards. Balvin, who won the award for his visuals for “Rojo”, dropped the news during his acceptance speech, in a pre-recorded video. 

“At this moment, I’m just getting better from COVID-19. These have been very difficult days, very complicated. Sometimes we won’t think that we’ll get it but I got it and I got it bad.” He continued with a message to his fans. 

“My message to those who follow me, young fans and people, in general, is to take care. This isn’t a joke. The virus is real and it’s dangerous.” Watch Balvin’s entire speech below.