Francesco Castaldo/Archivio Francesco Castaldo/Mondadori via Getty ImagesRammstein frontman Till Lindemann has tested negative for the COVID-19 coronavirus, despite earlier reports.
On Friday morning, German publication Bild reported that Lindemann was quarantined in the intensive care unit of a Berlin hospital after testing positive for the virus. In a statement posted Friday afternoon, Rammstein confirms that Lindemann was indeed hospitalized, but tested negative for COVID-19.
“Yesterday evening Till Lindemann was admitted to a hospital on the band’s doctor’s advice,” the statement reads. “He spent the night in intensive care but has been moved as he is feeling better. Till has tested negative for the coronavirus.”
The 57-year-old musician had been touring with his band Lindemann as recently as last week.
Rammstein, meanwhile, is scheduled to launch the band’s first-ever North American stadium tour in August.
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