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Travis Barker tested positive for Covid-19.

The Blink-182 drummer – who was hospitalised two months ago as he battled pancreatitis – has given fans another update on his health and revealed he’s contracted the coronavirus.

Alongside a shirtless photo of himself playing drums on a table, he wrote on Instagram: ‘Covid sucks🤬 I’d rather be playing drums’.

Fans were quick to respond with well-wishing messages urging him to take care of himself and focus on getting better soon.

‘Get well soon,’ wrote one follower, while another said: ‘Oh no!! Feel better!!! (sic)’

Another fan added: ‘I hope you feel better soon! You, Kourt, and the kids are in my prayers. Sending my love to you all.’

Reality star Kourtney Kardashian was at her husband Travis’ side when he was hospitalised at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles having been stricken by ‘excruciating pain’ following a routine procedure.

He had pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas, and later explained the situation on social media.

He said on his Instagram Story: ‘I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great. But after dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalised ever since.

‘During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area, usually handled by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube.

‘This resulted in severe life-threatening pancreatitis. I am so very, very grateful that with intensive treatment, I am currently much better.’

Meanwhile, Kourtney had described the experience as ‘scary and emotional’, while she admitted it put things into perspective.

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Once he was safely back at home, Travis posted a picture of a bouquet of white roses sent to him by his sisters-in-law and mother-in-law, and he was also seen getting straight back to work this week as he headed into his studio.

And the drummer later returned to the stage alongside friend and collaborator Machine Gun Kelly during his show at The Forum in Los Angeles in mid-July.

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