“I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” the 44th president tweeted. “(Wife) 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.”
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.
Obama, 61, had recently returned to Washington, D.C., after spending most of the winter in Hawaii, CNN reported.
The Democrat was elected as the nation’s first Black president in 2008, defeating Arizona Sen. John McCain by 365 to 173 electoral votes. He won re-election in 2012, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney by a 332-206 margin in the Electoral College.
Obama was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996 and won election to the U.S. Senate in 2004.
In 2009, Obama became the fourth president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Obama Addresses Nation On Deadline Date For Combat Troops To Leave Iraq WASHINGTON - AUGUST 31: (AFP-OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after a televised national address from the Oval Office of the White House August 31, 2010 in Washington, DC. In his remarks Obama formally declared an end to the combat mission in Iraq, saying that after seven years of war that claimed more than 4,400 American lives, it is time to face toward the war in Afghanistan and toward pressing problems at home. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Obaam Attends Inaugural Ball WASHINGTON - APRIL 24: In this handout from the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden putt on the White House putting green April 24, 2009. in Washington, DC. (Photo by Pete Souza/White House via Getty Images) (The White House/Getty Images)
Senate Hopeful Barack Obama Waits For Election Results CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 2: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) and his daughter Malia (L), wife Michelle and youngest daughter Sasha (R) celebrate his victory with supporters over Repulican rival Alan Keyes November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama was expected to easily defeat Keyes in this first ever senate race featuring two major-party African-American candidates. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
DC Celebrates Inauguration With Gala Balls WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together during the Comander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn-in for his second term of office earlier in the day. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
NBA Champions LA Lakers Visit President Obama At White House WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (L) presents a jersey to President Barack Obama (R) during an event with the National Basketball Association 2009 champions in the East Room of the White House January 25, 2010 in Washington, DC.The Lakers bested the Orlando Magic to win the NBA Finals in 2009. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Obama Family Attends "Christmas In Washington" Performance WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 14: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama (C, R), first lady Michelle Obama (L) and daughters Sasha (C,L) and Malia (R) pose with "elves" prior to the taping of TNT's "Christmas in Washington" program on December 14, 2014 in Washington, DC. The "elves" are former patients of Children's National Medical Center, the beneficiary of this evenings concert. (Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
President Obama Speaks At The SelectUSA Investment Summit NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - MARCH 23: U.S. President Barack Obama waves after he spoke during the SelectUSA Investment Summit March 23, 2015 in National Harbor, Maryland. The summit brought together investors from around the world to showcase the diversity of investment opportunities available in the U.S. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Obama And Family Go To Sunday Church WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: U.S. President Barack Obama walks with his wife Michelle Obama (R) and two daughters Malia Obama (L) and Sasha Obama (2R) through Lafayette Park to St John's Church to attend service October 27, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama is scheduled to travel to Boston this week. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Obama Meets With US Conference Of Mayors Leadership WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 20: U.S. President Barack Obama listens before addressing the U.S. Conference of Mayors leadership with Vice President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House February 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama talked with the mayors about the economic stimulus plan and the newly created White House Office of Urban Affairs. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images NA)
President And Mrs. Obama Host Easter Egg Roll On White House Lawn WASHINGTON - APRIL 05: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) gets a round of applause after reading "Green Eggs and Ham," by Dr. Suess, for a group of children and his family, first lady Michelle Obama (R) and daughters Malia Obama (L), 11, and Sasha Obama, 8, during the Easter Egg Roll at the White House April 5, 2010 in Washington, DC. About 30,000 people are expected to attend attended the 132-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Barack And Michelle Obama Attend Portrait Unveiling At Nat'l Portrait Gallery WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 12: Former U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the unveiling of their official portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, on February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The portraits were commissioned by the Gallery, for Kehinde Wiley to create President Obama's portrait, and Amy Sherald that of Michelle Obama. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
President Obama Returns To The White House WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 03: U.S. President Barack Obama waves to reporters after returning to the White House on board Marine One September 3, 2015 in Washington, DC. Obama spent three days in Alaska this week where he became the first sitting president to go to the Arctic Circle. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Former President Obama And First Lady Michelle Host Inaugural Obama Foundation Summit In Chicago CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 31: Former first Lady Michelle and former president Barack Obama are introduced at the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit on October 31, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The two-day event will feature a mix of community leaders politicians and artists exploring creative solutions to common problems, and experiencing art, technology, and music from around the world. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Former President Obama Plays Golf in St Andrews ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - MAY 26: Former United States President Barack Obama plays a round of golf at the Old Course on May 26, 2017 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Robert Perry/Getty Images) (Robert Perry/Getty Images)
Western Inaugural Ball WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: (AFP OUT) US President Barack Obama dances with his wife and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Western Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States today, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
BESTPIX US President Barack Obama Visits The UK - Day One LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II during a State Banquet in Buckingham Palace on May 24, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. During the trip they will attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and the President will address both houses of parliament at Westminster Hall. (Photo by Lewis Whyld - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Obama Briefed About Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Washington, DC - DECEMBER 14: U.S. President Barack Obama reacts as John Brennan briefs him on the details of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on December 14, 2012 in Washington, D.C. The President later said during a TV interview that this was the worst day of his Presidency. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images) (The White House/Getty Images)
President Obama Gives Tribute To VP Biden In The State Dining Room WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to Vice-President Joe Biden during an event in the State Dinning room of the White House, January 12, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Senate Hopeful Barack Obama Waits For Election Results CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 2: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) sits with his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha (L) and Malia (R) in a hotel room as they wait for election returns to come in November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is expected to win easily against the Republican candidate Alan Keyes. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Day 4 DENVER - AUGUST 28: Democratic U.S. Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) kisses his wife Michelle Obama after his speech on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is the first African-American to be officially nominated as a candidate for U.S. president by a major party. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Sasha Obama Sneaks Up On her Father In The Oval Office WASHINGTON DC - AUGUST 5: In this handout image provided by The White House, President Barack Obama's daughter Sasha hides behind the sofa as she sneaks up on him at the end of the day in the Oval Office, on August 5, 2009 in Washington DC. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images) (The White House/Getty Images)
