President Jair Bolsonaro made an announcement on Tuesday saying he has tested positive for coronavirus, a few days after showing symptoms, including a fever.
The Brazilian President has reportedly downplayed the risks posed by the coronavirus, telling supporters because of his history of athleticism, he would not worry if he became infected.
He said, I would not feel it, it would be a like a little flu or like being under the weather.”
The President evident disregard for the potential lethal effects of the virus has led him to challenge safeguard measures to prevent the spread of the virus, such as weakening laws requiring a face mask in public.
Newsmen said, Jair Bolsonaro tested negative for covid-19 three times after several aides were diagnosed with the virus in March, following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump’s at his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, estate.
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