Barack Obama: I Just Tested Positive For COVID

Barack Obama

Barack Obama: I Just Tested Positive For COVID

Barack Obama has tested positive for COVID-19. The former president shared the news on social media.

Michelle and Barack Obama

He explained that his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, tested negative. He writes,

I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative.

He continues,

It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.

No further details about his condition have been released.