Politics & Government
Hillary Clinton Tests Positive For COVID-19
The 74-year-old Chappaqua resident and former secretary of state said she is experiencing "mild cold symptoms" on Twitter.
CHAPPAQUA, NY —Former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday night that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
The well-known Democrat political figure and Chappaqua resident told her Twitter followers that she tested positive on Tuesday and is experiencing "mild cold symptoms."
"Well, I've tested positive for COVID," 74-year-old Clinton wrote in a Twitter post. "I've got some mild cold symptoms but am feeling fine. I'm more grateful than ever for the protection vaccines can provide against serious illness. Please get vaccinated and boosted if you haven't already!"
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"Bill tested negative and is feeling fine. He's quarantining until our household is fully in the clear. Movie recommendations appreciated!"
News of Clinton's positive test comes shortly after White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced she was positive for COVID-19 and would thus not be traveling with President Biden to Europe this week.
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Former President Barack Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff also tested positive last week.
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