Ed Sheeran revealed Sunday that he tested positive COVID-19, just days before his new album is set for release.

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In a message posted on social media Sunday, the four-time Grammy winner wrote, "Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I've sadly tested positive for Covid, so I'm now self-isolating and following government guidelines.”

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"It means that I'm now unable to plough ahead with any in person commitments for now, so I'll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house," he added. "Apologies to anyone I've let down. Be safe everyone x."

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The "Shape of You" singer's new album, "=," pronounced "Equals," drops this Friday, Oct. 29. The album, his fourth solo studio album, follows 2011's "+" ("Plus"), 2014's "×" ("Multiply") and 2017's "÷" ("Divide").

It's unclear if Sheeran's COVID-19 diagnosis will have any effect on his scheduled "Saturday Night Live" performance for the Nov. 6 episode.

Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID-19 just days before new album's release

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