The President Of Brazil, Who Had Underestimated Corona, Is Now Positive For COVID-19

Presiden Brazil Jair Bolsonaro (Photo via @jairmessiasbolsonaro)

BRASILIA - For months, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has continued to classify COVID-19 as a non-lethal disease. Dare to remove masks in a crowd of residents. But now, Bolsonaro's status is officially part of the 11 million people in the world who are infected with the corona virus.

Bolsonaro himself announced the status of his illness in front of the Brazilian media, Tuesday, June 7, quoted by CNN. He was infected with COVID-19, but Bolsonaro only felt that he had mild symptoms.

"I'm fine, normal. I even wanted to take a walk here, but I couldn't because of medical recommendations

President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro did ignore the dangers of this virus. In fact, the citizens of Brazil were so angry with Bolsonaro that he was once shouted at by the 'killer' in front of his own face by the citizens.

Last Sunday, May 24, Bolsonaro appeared outside the presidential palace with a white mask. Suddenly, he took off his mask to greet the crowd. Action that is imitated by its supporters. Bolsonaro and the supporters of the compact violated protocol to maintain distance in the march.

During the period of waiting for the results of the test, Bolsonaro bragged to supporters that his lungs were safe from the virus's reach.

"I've had a lung screening, my lungs are clean, okay? I went to do a Covid exam a while ago, but everything is fine," said Bolsonaro.

But now he is warning those around him to keep their distance from him.

"You can't get too close to me, okay? Recommendations for everyone," said Bolsonaro.