He revealed the news on Twitter, noting that he has a “scratchy throat,” while his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, is negative, and encouraged others to get vaccinated if they haven’t already.
Former President Barack Obama has tested positive for COVID-19.
He revealed the news on Twitter on Sunday, noting that his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, is negative.
“I just tested positive for COVID,” he wrote. “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.”