Toots and the Maytals singer 'improving by the hour' after ICU hospitalisation

Toots and the Maytals singer Toots Hibbert is reportedly in the Intensive Care Unit at a Jamaican hospital. His family confirmed that he is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test, and that he has not yet been diagnosed with Coronavirus.

Read the family's full statement, released today, below:

"While reports of Mr. Hibbert being in an intensive care unit at a private facility in the Corporate Area are true, the family would like to assure those concerned that he is making positive progress and is receiving the best possible treatment, while he awaits the results on his COVID-19 test. He is resting and in good spirits, and is showing signs of improvement by the hour.

"His family has asked everyone to hold him in their prayers, and would like to thank the Minister of Culture Olivia 'Babsy' Grange and Minister of Health Christopher Tufton for their assistance in getting Mr. Hibbert tested, as well as the countless medical professionals who are taking care of Mr. Hibbert around the clock during this time."

Toot and The Maytals released their latest album this past Friday.