At Comic-Con, George R.R. Martin contracted COVID-19,

LOS ANGELES - After contracting COVD-19 from last week's Comic-Con fan festival in At Comic-Con, George R.R. MartinSan Diego,

George R.R. Martin was unable to attend Wednesday's HBO "House of the DragonAt Comic-Con, George R.R. Martin" world premiere.

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The fantasy author was scheduled to be the special guest at the launch of his "Game of Thrones" prequel in the entertainment industry.

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In a brief YouTube video, Martin, still sporting his signature fisherman's cap, said he was experiencing "sniffles,

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"I'm having excellent treatment and I'm taking medications, so I should be doing well," Martin claimed. "Thanks to anyone

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This was explained by HBO's Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys at the "House of the Dragon" premiere at the Academy Museum

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Bloys added, "I was going to introduce George R.R. Martin today and tell you how wonderful it is to have George on the voyage with us.

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Martin appeared for the HBO "Game of Thrones" prequel panel at Comic-Con on July 23. Executive Producer Miguel Sapochnik,

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