Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confirms he is positive for COVID-19 during a television interview before again speaking of the need for Brazil to continue to move forward without restrictions.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus after months of downplaying the virus' severity.It's the fourth time he has been tested for the virusMr Bolsonaro confirmed the news while wearing a mask in a television interview on Tuesday and said he is beginning treatment, which includes taking both the anit-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and antibiotic azithromycin.
"I thought I had it before, given my very dynamic activity. I'm President and on the combat lines. I like to be in the middle of the people."
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