<p>Music legend Elton John has tested positive for coronavirus, forcing him to postpone his concerts in Dallas, Texas.</p>.<p>The 74-year-old singer shared the news of his Covid-19 diagnosis in a statement posted on his Instagram Stories.</p>.<p>"Hi everyone, wanted to send a message to let you know that I have contracted Covid and so have had to reschedule my shows in Dallas. If you have tickets, you’ll be contacted with the new dates really soon," John said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/omicron-survives-much-longer-on-plastic-skin-than-earlier-variants-study-1074852.html">Omicron survives much longer on plastic, skin than earlier variants: Study</a></strong></p>.<p>The British veteran had been due to perform at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. </p>.<p>"It’s always a massive disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to anyone who’s inconvenienced by this but I want to keep myself and my team safe," he added.</p>.<p>John said he is "fully vaccinated and boosted" against Covid-19 and is only experiencing mild symptoms.</p>.<p>"So I’m fully expecting to be able to make Arkansas shows this weekend. As always, thank you for all your love and support and I can’t wait to see you all soon!" he ended the statement.</p>.<p>The singer resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in New Orleans last week. He had returned to the stage after a hiatus of almost two years,.</p>.<p>The tour kickstarted in 2018 but was postponed due to the pandemic and then because the star musician needed hip surgery after a fall in September last year.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Music legend Elton John has tested positive for coronavirus, forcing him to postpone his concerts in Dallas, Texas.</p>.<p>The 74-year-old singer shared the news of his Covid-19 diagnosis in a statement posted on his Instagram Stories.</p>.<p>"Hi everyone, wanted to send a message to let you know that I have contracted Covid and so have had to reschedule my shows in Dallas. If you have tickets, you’ll be contacted with the new dates really soon," John said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/omicron-survives-much-longer-on-plastic-skin-than-earlier-variants-study-1074852.html">Omicron survives much longer on plastic, skin than earlier variants: Study</a></strong></p>.<p>The British veteran had been due to perform at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. </p>.<p>"It’s always a massive disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to anyone who’s inconvenienced by this but I want to keep myself and my team safe," he added.</p>.<p>John said he is "fully vaccinated and boosted" against Covid-19 and is only experiencing mild symptoms.</p>.<p>"So I’m fully expecting to be able to make Arkansas shows this weekend. As always, thank you for all your love and support and I can’t wait to see you all soon!" he ended the statement.</p>.<p>The singer resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in New Orleans last week. He had returned to the stage after a hiatus of almost two years,.</p>.<p>The tour kickstarted in 2018 but was postponed due to the pandemic and then because the star musician needed hip surgery after a fall in September last year.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>