Posted today to Eric Clapton’s Facebook page:
Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
He has been told by his medical advisors that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery.
Eric is also anxious to avoid passing on any infection to any of his band, crew, promoters, their staff and of course the fans.
It is very frustrating that having avoided Covid throughout lockdown and throughout the period when travel restrictions have been in place Eric should have succumbed to Covid at this point in time.
We very much hope he will be sufficiently recovered by the end of the week to be able to perform the remainder of the planned performances.
A further announcement will be made concerning the rescheduling of the postposed shows once suitable dates can be identified.
The shows are due to be rescheduled within the next 6 months and tickets purchased will remain valid for the new rescheduled date.
Eric Clapton, Who Called Vaccine Efforts ‘Mass Formation Hypnosis,’ Cancels Tour After Catching Covid https://t.co/XCD8qSVz5D
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) May 17, 2022
Eric Clapton said he wouldn’t do shows at venues that required COVID protocols like proof of vax but is now canceling shows because he got it…so that’s awkward…the show must go on tough guy!
— Wu-Tang Is For The Children (@WUTangKids) May 17, 2022