Former pres. Barack Obama tests positive for coronavirus

"I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise," former president Barack Obama tweeted.

MARCH 13, 2022 21:46

Updated: MARCH 14, 2022 07:29

Barack Obama gives a statement at the White House (photo credit: LARRY DOWNING/REUTERS) — Barack Obama gives a statement at the White House

(photo credit: LARRY DOWNING/REUTERS)

Former US president Barack Obama tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday.

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. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 13, 2022

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