On Sunday, former president Barack Obama posted on social media that he had tested positive for COVID-19. However, Michelle Obama tested negative. He also said that he was feeling fine, despite the positive result and expressed his gratitude for being vaccinated. Several leaders, across the world sent wishes for a speedy recovery to the popular former president.
The former president announced at 1:05 AM on March 14, on Twitter that he had “just tested positive for COVID.” He mentioned having a “scratchy throat for a couple of days.” He also said that both Michelle and he were grateful that they had been vaccinated and boosted and that she had tested negative.
Obama added that it was a reminder to get vaccinated for those who have not as yet taken a jab, “even as cases go down.”
Just a year ago, both the Obamas had publicly stated that they had been vaccinated and requested others to also get vaccinated. The former first lady had called vaccines the “best shot” to beat the virus and to go back to living a life where one could do the things they missed out on, in order to stay safe. Michelle also said that “getting vaccinated” would “save lives.”
When vaccines were first introduced in the nation, there was a high level of hesitancy to get a shot. So, four former presidents–Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama got together to record a public service message to popularize vaccines.
Former president and first lady Donald Trump took their vaccine shots privately when they were in the White House. In December, Trump confirmed that he got a booster shot.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have also been vaccinated and have got booster shots. So, it looks like all the presidents are safe from severe COVID as vaccinated persons generally get a mild form of the infection. Although COVID cases are declining across the nation, getting vaccinated or boosted decreases the severity and fatality of the infection.
