Madonna says she has recovered from the coronavirus which forced her to pull out of a string of concerts in Paris in February and March.

The "Queen of Pop" said she had tested positive for antibodies which may mean she had Covid-19 — though at the time she said she didn't realise she had it, AFP reports.

"I am not currently sick. When you test positive for anti-bodies it means you had the virus, which I clearly did as I was sick at the end of my tour in Paris over seven weeks ago along with many other artists in my show," she said.

Madonna said both she and many of her cast of singers and dancers were ill. — AFP
Madonna said both she and many of her cast of singers and dancers were ill. — AFP

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