Barack Obama tests positive for coronavirus
Former United States President Barack Obama on Sunday said he had tested positive for COVID-19.
“I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” Mr Obama said on Twitter Sunday night. “Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted.”
The former president (2009-2017) urged people to get vaccinated against the deadly virus, even though infection rates across the U.S. are dropping.
“It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down,” he said.
Federal authorities said about 80 percent of American adults are fully vaccinated; while about 50 percent of them have received a booster shot.
Last month, the infectious diseases office CDC relaxed its guidelines for indoor masking but urged people to continue to observe basic safety protocols.
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