Kelly Ripa says she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is ‘looking forward to returning to normal life’ after quarantine period concludes
- The 51-year-old star took to Instagram Stories Monday to inform her fans
- Ripa said she is following standard protocols after receiving the diagnosisÂ
- Talk show host is ‘fully vaccinated and boosted’ and ‘taking all necessary precautions’Â
- She said she is ‘looking forward to returning to normal life as soon as the standard quarantine time is over’Â
Kelly Ripa said she has tested positive for COVID-19.
The 51-year-old star took to Instagram Stories Monday to inform her fans of the health update, saying she is following standard protocols after receiving the diagnosis.Â
‘Hey there, unfortunately I tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend but thankfully I am fully vaccinated and boosted, and today’s show was already pre taped last week,’ the Live with Kelly and Ryan host said.

The latest: Kelly Ripa, 51, took to Instagram Stories Monday to inform her fans she has tested positive for COVID-19. She was snapped last year in NYCÂ
Ripa said she is ‘taking all necessary precautions and looking forward to returning to normal life as soon as the standard quarantine time is over.’
She wrapped up her message in saying, ‘On a lighter note I did receive the peace and quiet I requested for Mother’s Day. Thanks for understanding. XO, Kelly.’
Ripa accompanied her announcement with a shot of a table covered by flowers, a coffee mug and a plate of pastries.Â

Ripa gave her fans a health update, saying she is following standard procedures after receiving the diagnosis
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