Ed Sheeran.Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/GettyJust five days before his 4th studio album is set to drop,Ed Sheeranis experiencing a change of plans.That’s because the “Shivers” singer revealed on Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to cancel his upcoming, in-person promotion for=.“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,” Sheeran, 30, shared in anInstagrampost.“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 continued. “Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone x.“Last week, Sheeran performed “Visiting Hours” as part ofPrince William’s inauguralEarthshot Prize Awards.Additionally,his episodes as mega mentoronThe Voiceare set to begin airing on Monday on NBC alongside coachesKelly Clarkson,Ariana Grande,John Legend, andBlake Shelton.Sheeran previously teased his new music after starting writing for the album in June 2017.“I’ve never been more proud of a body of work, or more excited/nervous for you all to hear it,” he wrote on Instagram. “Lots more music to come, but for now I hope you are as excited as me for this album.“Ed Sheeran’s album=(pronouncedEquals) drops Oct. 29.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.

Ed Sheeran.Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

Ed Sheeran attends the 24th GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with BOSS at Tate Modern on September 1, 2021 in London, England.

Just five days before his 4th studio album is set to drop,Ed Sheeranis experiencing a change of plans.That’s because the “Shivers” singer revealed on Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to cancel his upcoming, in-person promotion for=.“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,” Sheeran, 30, shared in anInstagrampost.“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 continued. “Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone x.“Last week, Sheeran performed “Visiting Hours” as part ofPrince William’s inauguralEarthshot Prize Awards.Additionally,his episodes as mega mentoronThe Voiceare set to begin airing on Monday on NBC alongside coachesKelly Clarkson,Ariana Grande,John Legend, andBlake Shelton.Sheeran previously teased his new music after starting writing for the album in June 2017.“I’ve never been more proud of a body of work, or more excited/nervous for you all to hear it,” he wrote on Instagram. “Lots more music to come, but for now I hope you are as excited as me for this album.“Ed Sheeran’s album=(pronouncedEquals) drops Oct. 29.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.

Just five days before his 4th studio album is set to drop,Ed Sheeranis experiencing a change of plans.

That’s because the “Shivers” singer revealed on Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to cancel his upcoming, in-person promotion for=.

“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,” Sheeran, 30, shared in anInstagrampost.

“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 continued. “Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone x.”

Last week, Sheeran performed “Visiting Hours” as part ofPrince William’s inauguralEarthshot Prize Awards.

Additionally,his episodes as mega mentoronThe Voiceare set to begin airing on Monday on NBC alongside coachesKelly Clarkson,Ariana Grande,John Legend, andBlake Shelton.

Sheeran previously teased his new music after starting writing for the album in June 2017.

“I’ve never been more proud of a body of work, or more excited/nervous for you all to hear it,” he wrote on Instagram. “Lots more music to come, but for now I hope you are as excited as me for this album.”

Ed Sheeran’s album=(pronouncedEquals) drops Oct. 29.

As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.

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