Laine Hardy, the old soul with a modern twist who took home the title of “American Idol” in 2019, revealed that he has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
The 19-year-old Livingston, La., native made the statement in a Facebook post on Sunday and described his symptoms as “mild.” “This wasn’t what I expected on the first day of summer," he wrote in the note, which was also shared on his Instagram Story.
He continued: “My doctor confirmed I have Coronavirus, but my symptoms are mild and I’m home recovering in quarantine. Y’all stay safe & healthy!” Hardy had performed Friday, singing the national anthem at swearing-in ceremonies for Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard’s third term, The Advocate reported.