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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's President Tests Positive For Coronavirus (25240 Views)

lalasticlala(m): 4:59pm On Jul 07, 2020

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus.

He took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature.

Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down the risks posed by the virus, calling it "a little flu" and saying that he would not be seriously affected by it.

He has also urged regional governors to ease lockdowns, which he says hurt the economy, and on Monday he watered down regulations on wearing face masks.

Mr Bolsonaro made the announcement in a TV interview on Tuesday. He said the fever he had been experiencing had gone down and that he felt "very well".

Back in April, he said that even if he were to be infected with the virus, he would "not have to worry as I wouldn't feel anything, at most it would be like a little flu or a little cold".

When he made the remark, the number of Covid-19-related deaths was still under 3,000 and the number of infections was around 40,000.

But the numbers have skyrocketed since then. As of Monday, the number of deaths was over 65,000 and infections were over 1.6m, second only to the United States.

Despite the rising numbers, President Bolsonaro has argued that regional lockdowns are having a more damaging effect than the virus itself, and accused the media of spreading panic and paranoia.

Jair Bolsonaro on coronavirus:

"From what I have seen until now, there are other kinds of flu which have killed more people than that [coronavirus] one" (11 March)

"Today we have information, that because we have a more tropical climate [in Brazil] we've almost reached the end [of the pandemic], or it's already over (...) the virus doesn't spread as fast in warm climates like ours" (18 March)

"After being stabbed, I'm not going to be brought down by a little flu" (20 March)

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-latin-america-53319517

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Mobilecrewnet(m): 5:05pm On Jul 07, 2020

OMG! Baba God, na beg we dey beg oh.

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Galactico4ever(m): 5:05pm On Jul 07, 2020

Chai! Dem tell him he no hear,his doctors warned him but he didn't listen.Now,he is bearing the consequences.NTOOR!!!

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deboysben(m): 5:05pm On Jul 07, 2020

He called it "little flu " hahaha

An insult to mother corona.

Now corona is showing him why he is called mother general.

Next time he should respect mother general cos she doesn't know who is president or not.

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etibaba(m): 5:05pm On Jul 07, 2020

President Bolsonaro have been taking the virus for granted since its outbreak. He has refused to acknowledge the gravity of Brazil's Covid-19 outbreak, despite it having the world's second-highest numbers of cases and deaths.

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Explorers(m): 5:05pm On Jul 07, 2020

Not a death sentence, wish him quick recovery.

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jbreezy: 5:06pm On Jul 07, 2020

It was this mumu man that opened everywhere and said we are all destined to die...He should better accept his destiny and decline a ventilator

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Flier: 5:06pm On Jul 07, 2020

This is one of 2 presidents around the world who deserves to die of covid-19
They should not take care of him,let him handle it like flu

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PigTormentor: 5:06pm On Jul 07, 2020

Idiotic fool acting like the delusional Trump.
Presidents without common sense.

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apache22b: 5:06pm On Jul 07, 2020

who cares

XXLMANDIGO: 5:06pm On Jul 07, 2020

The fearless Covid 19 that doesn't fear pr respect anyone irrespective of your class ,whether you are rich, mighty, powerful or a pauper... lipsrsealed

milkyworld(m): 5:06pm On Jul 07, 2020

Wawu!

JohnieWalker12(m): 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

Hushpuppi and woodberry

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rentAcock(m): 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

This is good news. Brazilian president didn't shut down his country in the early days of the virus. He thought it was a hoax. I'm very glad he tested positive.

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OhBiafra: 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

No big deal, he will be fine

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bigcil2(m): 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

Kai

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mfm04622: 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

This is expected! No surprise here

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DeeTweenie(f): 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

This are the kind of news about politicians that got infected by the virus.
Not our dear country Nigeria political liars

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COZA(m): 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

Bolsonaro wicked man

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alezzy13: 5:07pm On Jul 07, 2020

Lol! I'm surprised it took so long. The guy is just an empty headed buffoon.

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bigpicture001: 5:08pm On Jul 07, 2020

O b him. Dey form Jackie Han..?

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Sirmufty7: 5:08pm On Jul 07, 2020

One of the dumbest president u wud ever come across.

Bubu still remain no 1 tho grin

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Re: Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's President Tests Positive For Coronavirus by Nobody: 5:08pm On Jul 07, 2020

e don happen

CarGuideNG: 5:08pm On Jul 07, 2020

Openbusiness3: 5:08pm On Jul 07, 2020

nawa oh. Check my signature

joshjc(m): 5:09pm On Jul 07, 2020

Lol,see what his ignorance and high handedness has caused the country,

tropical (clown) trump

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Abalado(f): 5:09pm On Jul 07, 2020

I thought is zoo president,stupid news, I wish is the zoo president

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DikeDiMighty: 5:09pm On Jul 07, 2020

I wonder what he has to say now. Hopefully, he doesn't die... unfortunately, he has led many to their death through ridiculous and irresponsible statements and policies

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