Sam Smith Suspects He Has COVID-19

Sam Smith (Twitter/@samsmith)

JAKARTA - The corona virus does not only frighten the public but also public figures. Sam Smith, for example. Recently, he called himself most likely positive for the corona virus. This he explained when talking to Zane Lowe for Apple Music.

This statement was not entirely heard by the singer who was born on May 19 because he mentioned that he had symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 sufferers. But after diagnosing on her own, she rested at home and slowly felt better and then started her activities again.

After he became sick, some time later it was his sister's turn to get sick and showed the same symptoms. Finally, the Smith family decided to isolate themselves at home for three weeks.

"All the symptoms I read point in that direction (the corona virus). So, yes, I think I have it, "said Sam Smith quoted from NME.

Several public figures were confirmed to have COVID-19, including Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Olga Kurylenko, Kristofer Hivju, Sara Bareilles, Pink, and Babyface. These public figures announced through their social media and urged the public to avoid traveling outside the home.

Even so, this situation did not prevent Smith from being productive musically. Last week, he just released his duet with Demi Lovato in the song I'm Ready. Even though he couldn't run promotions, the 27-year-old singer was still happy to be able to sing with the Disney star.

The initiation of this collaboration has been around for a long time but can only be done this year. Sam Smith also announced the title and release of his new album will change. The COVID-19 pandemic made him think again about what he could change with his work.

The album, entitled "To Die For" was originally scheduled for release on May 1, but with the changes he made, it looks like fans will have to wait back for Sam Smith's latest work.

Not only Sam Smith, previously there were Lady Gaga, Haim, and a number of other musicians who chose to delay the release of their projects during the pandemic. They choose to rest while preparing until the situation returns to normal. Even Gaga once said that she felt bad about having to release a work in a difficult situation like this.

On the other hand, Smith last released an album, "The Thrill of It All" in 2017. After that, he was busy with tour schedules and promotions, but last July, he released How Do You Sleep which became the opening single for the album. newest.