WHO's Director-General Wishes BTS RM, Suga and Jin a Speedy Recovery Following Positive COVID-19 Results

The Director-General of WHO had reached out to BTS members RM, Suga and Jin to wish for their quick recovery.

Keep on reading to know more.

BTS' RM, Suga and Jin Confirmed to Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

Back on December 24, BTS' label Big Hit Music announced that member Suga had tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a PCR test during his self-quarantine following his arrival back to South Korea from his trip to the United States on December 23.

According to their statement, Suga completed his second round of COVID-19 vaccine back in August. Prior to traveling back to South Korea, he had tested negative for the virus.

Suga is not showing any symptoms and is currently in self-isolation and administering self-care as per the guidelines issued by the health authorities.

A day after Suga's confirmed test results, fellow members RM and Jin were also confirmed by Big Hit Music to have contracted the virus on December 25.

According to Big Hit Music, RM had tested negative for COVID-19 after taking a PCR test following his return from the United States on December 17. He then underwent self-quarantine, but was found to have tested positive after taking another test a day before his release. He is also showing no symptoms.

As for Jin, he was also found negative on both occasions after his arrival to the country and before his release from self-quarantine. After feeling flu-like symptoms, he underwent another PCR testing, which confirmed he is COVID-19 positive.

Jin is currently is said to be showing mild symptoms, such as light fever. He is also undergoing self-isolation and self-treatment at home.

Just like Suga, RM and Jin completed their second dose of vaccine back in August.

WHO's Director-General Wishes BTS' RM, Suga and Jin a Speedy Recovery

Following reports of the three BTS members' postitive test results, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, took to his Twitter account to share a few words to BTS.

In his tweet, Dr. Tedros had referred to RM, Suga, and Jin by their real names, and had wished the trio a speedy recovery, while reminding everyone to keep safe and get vaccinated as soon as they can.

"Dear BTS Namjoon, Jin & Yoongi, rest well & feel better soon! 빨리 낫길 바랄게요 (I hope you get better soon). It's so important for everyone to take precautions: Wear a well-fitting mask, keep a safe distance, avoid poorly ventilated, crowded spaces, clean hands and get vaccinated when it's your turn," the Director-General said.

On behalf of the BTS members, fans also took to Twitter to thank Dr. Tedros for his well-wishes, and also joined him to urge others to get vaccinated and remember to take precaution.

This isn't the first time the WHO Director-General tweeted about the seven-member boy group. In fact, he had previously congratulated the group and addressed them by their nicknames when they were appointed as the Special Presidential Envoy for President Moon Jae In back in July.

Back in 2020, he had also praised and thanked member Jimin for hosting a V Live were he explained the restrictions and rules under COVID-19 to make it easier to understand for children.

Meanwhile, Big Hit Music has assured fans that they are putting the members' health in top priority, and will do whatever they can to help RM, Suga, and Jin make a speedy recover. As for the other four members, they haven't been in direct contact with each other following their return from their trip to the United States.

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Written by Robyn Joan