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Barack Obama tests COVID-19 positive

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 13 Mar 2022

Barack Obama tests COVID-19 positive

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Washington: Ex-US President Barack Obama on Sunday said he has tested COVID-19 positive.

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

He said: "Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative." 

He urged everyone to get vaccinated.

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