Harvard President, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus

The president of Harvard University and his wife have tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Lawrence Bacow wrote in a letter Tuesday morning that he and his wife Adele just learned of the results.

"Earlier today, Adele and I learned that we tested positive for COVID-19," Bacow said." We started experiencing symptoms on Sunday—first coughs then fevers, chills, and muscle aches—and contacted our doctors on Monday. We were tested yesterday and just received the results a few minutes ago. We wanted to share this news with all of you as soon as possible."

Bacow said they don't know how they got the illness. He said they started "completely limiting our contact with others" March 14.

"We will be taking the time we need to rest and recuperate during a two-week isolation at home," he said. "I am blessed with a great team, and many of my colleagues will be taking on more responsibility over the next few weeks as Adele and I focus on just getting healthy. Thanks, in advance, for your good wishes. Thanks also for your understanding if I am not as responsive to email as I normally am."