Hikaru Nakamura Tested Positive for COVID-19!
GM Hikaru Nakamura just announced on Twitter that today he tested positive for covid, despite yesterday’s negative test.
The international streamer wasn’t feeling very well during the first day of the World Blitz Championship, and he immediately contacted FIDE. After a negative test, he didn’t interrupt his tournament but today along with his positive test, Nakamura expressed his concern about his opponents.
Earlier, the American GM has tweeted his disappointment to FIDE on the fact that they don’t have a private covid testing procedure, so that hundreds of players don’t line up at the public testing facilities.
More INFO: https://worldchess.com/news/all/hikaru-nakamura-is-covid-positive-at-the-2021-world-blitz-champi/
Wasn't feeling well before the Rapid, told @FIDE_chess , got tested - was neg and I played. Needed to take a test today to fly tomorrow - it's positive. I cannot finish the tournament and now am worried for all my opponents. Will be seeing you on stream doing commentary, I guess.
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