<p>Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.</p>.<p>Via Twitter, the billionaire philanthropist said he will isolate until he is again healthy.</p>.<p>“I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care,” Gates wrote.</p>.<p>The Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the most influential private foundation in the world, with an endowment of about $65 billion.</p>.<p>Bill Gates has been a vocal proponent for pandemic mitigation measures, specifically access to vaccines and medication for poorer countries. The Gates Foundation in October said it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck's antiviral Covid-19 pill for lower-income countries.</p>
<p>Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.</p>.<p>Via Twitter, the billionaire philanthropist said he will isolate until he is again healthy.</p>.<p>“I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care,” Gates wrote.</p>.<p>The Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the most influential private foundation in the world, with an endowment of about $65 billion.</p>.<p>Bill Gates has been a vocal proponent for pandemic mitigation measures, specifically access to vaccines and medication for poorer countries. The Gates Foundation in October said it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck's antiviral Covid-19 pill for lower-income countries.</p>