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Brazil President Due to Receive Coronavirus Test Results Tuesday

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   Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro expects to get the results of
   another coronavirus test on Tuesday, a few days after showing symptoms,
   including a fever.

   Bolsonaro told supporters that after taking an x-ray, the exam showed
   his lungs "clean."

   Bolsanarohas previously downplayed the risks posed by thecoronavirus,
   oncetelling supporters because of his history of athleticism, he would
   not worry if he became infected.

   He said, I would not feel it, it would be a like a little flu or like
   being under the weather."

   Bolsanaro'sapparent disregard for the potential lethal effects of the
   virus has led himto challengesafeguard measures to prevent the spread
   of the virus, suchas weakeninglaws requiringaface mask in public.

   TheAssociated Press says, Bolsonaro tested negative for COVID-19 three
   times after several aides were diagnosed with the virus in March,
   following a meetingwith U.S. President Donald Trump's at his
   Mar-a-Lago, Florida,estate.

   Brazil is one thecountriesworst hitby thecoronavirus, with more than
   1.6 million cases and morethan 65,000deaths.

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