Report: Dave Chappelle Tests Positive For COVID-19, Cancels Shows

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from Variety.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Dave Chappelle attends Dave Chappelle Private After Party At The h.wood Group's Special Preview Of Harriet's Rooftop Lounge at the Upcoming 1 Hotel West Hollywood on September 18, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/WireImage)

Chappelle performed a show Wednesday night at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas and was scheduled to perform Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, but has since canceled those shows, Variety reported.

The 47-year-old has not experienced any symptoms from the virus, but has reportedly quarantined.

Chappelle has been performing socially-distanced shows since June in Ohio with rapid tests for the audience and regular tests for himself and his crew.

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