Lockdown-defying Brazilian President wipes his nose before shaking hands with elderly woman

[Judi Lynn]

6:02PM • SOURCE: 1 NEWS

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been filmed wiping his nose on his sleeve before shaking hands with an elderly woman as he continues to denounce coronavirus-fighting social distancing measures being enacted by his own officials.

Brazilian president wipes his nose before shaking hands amid Covid-19 lockdown protest

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Jair Bolsonaro has been vocal in denouncing his own health minister’s advice around social distancing. Source: Globo TV

Footage carried by Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV shows Mr Bolsonaro on the streets of Brasilia on Friday, when he ventured out to visit a military hospital, a pharmacy and visiting one of his sons at a residential building.

The far-right former-military leader, 65, has been vocal in his opposition to lockdown measures, saying they are an unnecessary drag on the country's economy.

In the footage, Mr Bolsonaro can be seen flanked by security personnel waving to crowds of people, before he wipes his nose on his sleeve.

He then extends that hand to an elderly lady, who is wearing a mask, to shake her hand.

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[appalachiablue]

1. Way to go Bozonaro

[SunSeeker]

2. ick. I hope she immediately washed her hands. Glad she was wearing a mask.

[CaptYossarian]

3. His sleeve?

They elected a second grader too.