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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive for Coronavirus a Third Time

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   Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro remains in self-isolation at his
   official residence in Brasilia after testing positive for the
   coronavirus for a third time in two weeks.

   Bolsanaro's medical team revealed the results of Tuesday's test in a
   statement Wednesday, which also said the president is in good
   condition. Due to his latest coronavirus test, Bolsonaro's advisers
   told the French News Agency (AFP) his planned trips to the Brazilian
   states of Bahia and PiauĂ in the coming days are currently on hold.

   Bolsanaoro said he and four ministers in his administration are
   treating their infections with the anti-malaria drug
   hydroxychloroquine, despite scientists saying there was no medical
   evidence to support its effectiveness.

   Bolsanaro has been criticized for his management of the health crisis.

   He fired two health ministers amid the pandemic and has openly opposed
   measures to curb the virus, including wearing face masks and practicing
   social distancing.

   Brazil has the most COVID-19 cases in Latin America, with more than 2.1
   million infections and more than 80,100 deaths.

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