Covid-19: Former US president, Barack Obama tests positive

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Barack Obama, former president of the United States of America says he has tested positive for Covid-19.

The first African-American president revealed this on Sunday via a twitter post.

He said he was feeling fine other than a scratchy throat adding that Michelle, his wife, tested negative for the virus.

“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 wrote.

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

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