American singer and right-wing activist tests positive for COVID-19

New York, April 23 (RHC)-- A U.S. denier of COVID-19 has admitted that he has tested positive for it months after he called the pandemic a hoax.  "I was tested positive today.  I got the Chinese shit," said Ted Nugent, a staunch supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a video posted on Facebook.

"Everybody told me I should not announce this, but can you hear it?" he added, pointing out his hoarse voice.  "I have had flu symptoms for the last 10 days.   I thought I was dying."

Nugent, who is 72 year old, had previously called the pandemic as a "scam" in a video released on the Christmas Day 2021.  "It's not a real pandemic and that's not a real vaccine.  I'm sorry, I ain't taking no vaccine," Nugent said.

"You come at me with a needle and I will be in fear of my life," he added. "You know what I'll do if you come at me with a needle: 'Hi, I'm from the government, this needle's good for you.'  Fuck you."

The comments by Nugent came amid concerns about the impact of the Republican COVID-19 deniers over the administration’s fight against the coronavirus.