The First Lady of the United States has received a positive COVID-19

the 72-year-old First Lady, who is fully vaccinated and has received booster shots, has tested positive for COVID-19.

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He will undergo regular testing throughout the week and monitor for any symptoms.

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Despite this, there are no changes to his upcoming international travel plans, which include attending the G20 summit in India and a scheduled visit to Hanoi, Vietnam.

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It's worth noting that both the President and the First Lady had previously tested positive for COVID-19 in August 2022 and had recovered without severe symptoms.

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Although COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the US due to new variants, they remain below the peak seen during the pandemic.

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