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Brazilian President Bolsonaro takes virus test after showing symptoms

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. PHOTO | FILE | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Bolsonaro told CNN Brazil that he underwent an X-ray of his lungs at a military hospital as a precaution. 

  • Local media said the virus test results would come at about midday Tuesday.

  • He also said he was taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure.

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who has long minimised the risks posed by the coronavirus, said Monday he had been tested after showing symptoms including a fever.

Bolsonaro told CNN Brazil that he underwent an X-ray of his lungs at a military hospital as a precaution.