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EXO's Xiumin tests positive for COVID-19

By Aimee Anoc
Published August 6, 2021 10:02 AM PHT

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Get well soon Xiumin!

EXO's Xiumin has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to Soompi, Xiumin's agency SM Entertainment released a statement confirming his diagnosis on August 5.

"Xiumin was confirmed to be diagnosed with COVID-19 today (August 5)," his agency stated.

Xiumin first underwent a COVID-19 PCR test to practice for his musical and tested negative.

But the K-pop idol experience changes in his health and took another PCR test on August 4. The results came back positive on Thursday.

"As a result EXO members and his staff members have also been tested for COVID-19 and are in self-quarantine while they wait for results," SME added.

"In addition, this information has been relayed to all of the broadcast programs that Xiumin is a part of. The staff members of the musical 'Hadestown,' who Xuimin practiced with recently, will also be tested for COVID-19.

"Xiumin has immediately halted all scheduled activities and will actively follow the process and guidance given by health authorities, and we will also do our best in order for the artist to make a speedy recovery."

The agency apologized for causing concern to many people and said they will do their best for the health and safety of their artists and staff.

As of writing, #GetWellSoonXiumin is trending on Twitter with almost 259,000 tweets from concerned fans praying for his fast recovery.