Former President Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Former US president Barack Obama.
Former US president Barack Obama. Photo credit Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
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Former President Barack Obama shared via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

“I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” Mr. Obama said in a tweet.

He went on to share in his tweet that he and former First Lady Michelle Obama are vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. He also said that she had tested negative for the virus.

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

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