Mick Jagger tests positive for COVID-19

AFP/ SUZANNE CORDEIRO

The Rolling Stones postponed a concert on Monday in Amsterdam after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19, the band said in a statement.

"The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement, but the safety of the audience, fellow musicians and the touring crew has to take priority," they said.

Monday's show was part of the group's 'Stones Sixty Europe 2022 Tour', to mark their 60th anniversary.

Called "SIXTY", the 14-show tour kicked off in Madrid on June 1 with stops scheduled in ten countries in total.

The Stones, who wrapped up the North American leg of their "No Filter" tour in November, are also due to play in Bern, Milan, Brussels, Vienna London and Stockholm.

More from Entertainment

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Reboot

    10:00am - Noon

  • The Best of Dubai Eye 103.8

    Noon - 7:00pm

    Hear the highlights from the week gone by on Dubai Eye 103.8. Listen again to the best interviews, advice and the top stories that has gripped our conversation this week.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!