WWE broadcast personality Renee Young, 34, took to the social media platform Twitter late Wednesday June 24, 2020 where she announced she was positive for Covid-19.
Man. What a few days. My show gets cancelled and I get Covid. Wear your masks and wash your hands. Stay safe, everyone ❤️
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) June 25, 2020
The announcement comes after reports that multiple people involved in WWE have tested positive for COVID-19 this week, including at least one in-ring talent. More specifically, at least three people who were at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando tested positive.
Positive COVID-19 tests have skyrocketed in Florida of late. There were 5,500 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, per the Associated Press.
WWE agreed to administer Covid- 19 tests to roster members and developmental talent as well as family members and friends of superstars who had served as faux fans at the company’s TV tapings.