Coverage dated May 16, 2022 to May 17, 2022

Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for COVID

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Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.

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CNN
Eric Clapton postpones some concert dates after testing positive for Covid-19 (opens CNN)
Published May 16, 2022
CNN's feed description
Eric Clapton, the famed guitarist who has expressed skepticism about Covid-19 vaccine mandates and lockdowns, has postponed some tour dates after testing positive for Covid-19. He had to cancel appearances in Zurich and Milan after testing positive.
Hiawatha World Online
Eric Clapton tests positive for coronavirus (opens Hiawatha World Online)
Published May 16, 2022
Hiawatha World Online's feed description
Music legend Eric Clapton, who has previously aired his anti-lockdown views, has postponed two shows after he tested positive for coronavirus.
Fox7 Austin
Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for COVID (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published May 17, 2022
Fox7 Austin's feed description
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
Fox News
Eric Clapton positive for COVID-19, postpones concerts (opens Fox News)
Published May 17, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Eric Clapton postponed concerts after testing positive for COVID-19. The English guitarist has been an outspoken critic of the coronavirus vaccine.

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