Brazil’s Bolsonaro in good health after positive coronavirus test, press office says

By Stephanie Nebehay and John Miller Posted on July 9, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro adjusts his protective face mask at a press statement during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Brasilia

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is in good health after testing positive for the novel coronavirus earlier this week, his press office said on Thursday.

“President Jair Bolsonaro, diagnosed with COVID-19 on (July) 7, is getting on well, without complications,” the statement said. “He is in good health and continues to be monitored routinely by the medical team of the Presidency of the Republic.”

(Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu; Editing by Leslie Adler)