Selangor Journal
Singapore President Halimah Yacob says she will not run for re-election, with her term ending September 13. — Picture by BERNAMA

Singapore president tested positive for Covid-19

SINGAPORE, July 4 — Singapore President Halimah Yacob has today tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms.

“Just tested positive for Covid-19 with mild flu-like symptoms,” Halimah wrote in her latest Facebook update.

Halimah, 67, however, was thankful that she has been vaccinated and boosted.

“I hope to recover soon and am sorry to have to miss the events this week,” she wrote further.

The president received well wishes for her recovery from her Facebook followers.

— Bernama

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