The President of Brazil says he has “mold” in his lungs


By Ricardo Brito | Reuters

BRASILIA – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday that he was taking antibiotics for an infection that left him feeling weak, laughing in an online video about “mold” in his lungs, after spending weeks in isolation after spotting the new one. coronavirus.

“I just did a blood test. I was feeling a little weak yesterday. They found a little infection too. Now I’m taking antibiotics, “Bolsonaro said in a live video, without giving more details about the infection.

“After 20 days indoors, I have other problems. I have mold on my lungs, “she said, referring to the nearly three weeks she spent at the official presidential residence. She tested positive for the coronavirus on July 7 and then negative last Saturday.

His wife Michelle Bolsonaro tested positive Thursday, according to a statement from the presidential palace. Science and Technology Minister Marcos Pontes also said he had tested positive for the virus, making him the fifth cabinet minister to be publicly diagnosed.

Bolsonaro said he would continue his visit to the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul on Friday.

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