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A headline claiming that former first lady Michelle Obama “admitted that she tested positive for…” has begun circulating online, prompting questions and concern among readers.
However, the headline appears to be incomplete, and there is currently no credible recent report confirming that Michelle Obama has announced a new positive medical test.
What the verified record shows
One widely reported incident involving the Obama family occurred in March 2022, when former President Barack Obama announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
At the time, Barack Obama said he was experiencing a scratchy throat but otherwise felt fine. He also said that Michelle Obama had tested negative. Both had been vaccinated and boosted.
