Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19, former president confirms on Twitter

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(NEW YORK) — Former President Barack Obama has tested positive for COVID-19, he tweeted on Sunday.

Obama is “feeling fine,” other than a scratchy throat, he wrote, reminding people to get vaccinated even as the number of cases in the U.S. goes down.

Former first lady Michelle Obama tested negative, he said.

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