Opera star Domingo says he has virus
MADRID » Plácido Domingo announced Sunday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The 79-year-old opera singer’s illness comes after his own glittering career had recently been stained by sexual misconduct revelations.
The Spaniard said in a post on his personal Facebook account that “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive.”
The tenor said that he and his family are in selfisolation and that he is feeling well despite having fever and a cough.
“I beg everyone to be extremely careful, follow the basic guidelines by washing your hands frequently, keeping at least a 6 foot distance from others, doing everything you can to stop the virus from spreading and please above all stay home if you can!” he said.
Last year, multiple women accused Domingo of harassment and abusing his power while he was general director of the Los Angeles Opera as well as during his time with the Washington National Opera, in stories published by The Associated Press.
After first denying any wrongdoing, Domingo issued an apology last month when the American Guild of Musical Artists and LA Opera found the sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.
He has since had several performances canceled. He also resigned as the director of the LA Opera.
Spain is among the hardest hit countries with 28,572 coronavirus infections and 1,720 deaths.
For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever or coughing.
For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.