COVID-19 Reports

Bill Gates Tests Positive For COVID-19, Says He’s Experiencing Mild Symptoms

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3 years ago

May 11, 2022.

Yinka Akanbi

In 2015, Bill Gates gave a TED talk about global pandemics, warning that the world was not prepared to handle one
He wrote in a tweet on Tuesday that he is experiencing mild symptoms

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

The 66-year-old tech giant wrote in a tweet on Tuesday that he is experiencing mild symptoms and is “following the experts’ advice” by isolating himself until he’s healthy.

“I’m fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care,” Bill Gates tweeted.

In a tweet, Gates said the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation planned to meet Tuesday for the first time in two years. Gates says he will join via Microsoft Teams as he thanks the foundation for its hard work.

“We will continue working with partners and do all we can to ensure none of us have to deal with a pandemic again,” Gates tweeted.

FURTHER READING:

I've tested positive for COVID. I'm experiencing mild symptoms and am following the experts' advice by isolating until I'm healthy again.

— Bill Gates (@BillGates) May 10, 2022