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Brazil’s Bolsonaro tests positive for the novel coronavirus again – Metro US

Brazil’s Bolsonaro tests positive for the novel coronavirus again

Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Brasilia
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Brasilia

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has had another positive result for the novel coronavirus in the third test he has taken since falling ill on July 7, a secretariat of the Communications Ministry said on Wednesday.

“The test carried out on the president yesterday, on the 21st, showed a positive result,” a statement said. “President Bolsonaro is still in good condition, accompanied by the presidency’s medical team,” it added.

(Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu; Writing by Gabriela Mello; Editing by Andrew Heavens)