Rock band KISS has cancelled a performance in Pennsylvania after frontman Paul Stanley tested positive for Covid-19.
The chart-topping group - all fully vaccinated - had been scheduled to appear on stage on Thursday but pulled out due to the virus.
In a statement, KISS said Stanley, 69, is fully vaccinated, as is "everyone on the entire tour, both band and crew".
The band said more information on future show dates would be released as soon as possible.
The statement added, "The band and their crew have operated in a bubble independently to safeguard everyone as much as possible at each show and in between shows.
"The tour also has a Covid safety protocol officer on staff full-time that is ensuring everyone is closely following all CDC guidelines."
Stanley told fans he was "fine", describing the diagnosis as "absolute nonsense".
He tweeted: "PEOPLE!!! I am fine! I am not in ICU! My heart allows me to do 26 miles a day on my bike! I don't know where this came from but it's absolute nonsense."
PEOPLE!!! I am fine! I am not in ICU! My heart allows me to do 26 miles a day on my bike! I don't know where this came from but it’s absolute nonsense.
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 26, 2021
A Full Press Release Will Be Issued Shortly about upcoming KISS shows. I had been sick with flu-like symptoms and was tested repeatedly and was negative. As of late this afternoon I tested positive. The crew, staff and band have all tested negative once again. More to follow.
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 27, 2021
The more contagious Delta variant of the virus has led to a spike in cases across the US, hampering the live entertainment industry's recovery.
Tonight's #KISS show at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA is unfortunately postponed due to Paul Stanley testing positive for COVID. More information about show dates will be made available ASAP. Everyone on the entire tour, both band and crew, are fully vaccinated. pic.twitter.com/5UBvXmfWCY
— KISS (@kiss) August 26, 2021
KISS have released 44 albums and sold in excess of 100 million albums worldwide. The band is dedicated to helping a number of war veteran organisations such as The Wounded Warriors Project, The Legacy Organization in Australia, Help For Heroes (UK) and The Dr. Pepper Snapple Groups Wounded Warriors Support Foundations.
At the beginning of summer, Covid-19 appeared to be on the retreat in America. However, it has made a deadly return.
The daily average of new cases as of August 25 was 152,341, according to official figures.
Musicians including Stevie Nicks, Garth Brooks and Nine Inch Nails have all axed their performances for the rest of the year, citing concern over the Delta variant.
Source: Press Association
