In a touching Instagram post shared just moments ago, Taylor Swift opened up about testing positive for COVID-19, forcing her to postpone tonight’s highly anticipated Eras Tour concert in Chicago. The 34-year-old superstar revealed the news alongside a teary selfie, writing, “I’ve been dodging this for four years, but it finally got me. I’m so sorry to let you down.” Having never canceled a show due to illness in her 17-year career, Swift called the decision “devastating” — but stressed the importance of keeping her crew, dancers, and fans safe.
This unexpected diagnosis comes in the midst of her record-breaking global tour, which has already faced weather setbacks and logistical challenges. Sources close to the tour revealed that Taylor started feeling “achy and exhausted” after last night’s marathon three-hour performance but initially attributed it to fatigue. When a rapid test confirmed COVID this morning, her team acted fast to reschedule Chicago dates and tighten health protocols. “Every band member, backup singer, and crew member is being rigorously screened,” a tour insider told Variety. “Taylor’s furious—not for herself, but at the thought of anyone else falling ill.”
Fans quickly rallied on social media, flooding platforms with the hashtag #GetWellSoonTaylor and sharing inspiring clips of her powering through past shows despite injuries and sickness. Fellow artists like Selena Gomez and Ed Sheeran—both COVID survivors—reached out privately with support. Sheeran even joked, “Welcome to the worst club ever,” referring to his own 2021 tour postponement. Public health experts praised Swift’s openness, highlighting how her influence can promote responsible behavior during the busy summer travel season. Epidemiologist Dr. Eric Ding tweeted, “Celebrities normalizing caution saves lives.”
The postponed Chicago concerts are tentatively rescheduled for late August, with refunds available for ticket holders unable to attend. Taylor promised fans “double the pyro and triple the surprises” when the shows return. For now, the pop icon is following strict rest orders—no songwriting, no rehearsals—just “tea, All Too Well (10-minute version) on loop, and my cats,” she shared. As one devoted fan put it perfectly: “Even superheroes get sick. Take your time, Swifties aren’t going anywhere.”