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How Bolsonaro Is Undermining Measures to Combat Coronavirus
The actions of the president go against the unanimous recommendations of doctors and scholars
Mar.31.2020 1:15PM
President Jair Bolsonaro (Foto: Pedro Ladeira/Folhapress, PODER) - Folhapress
DAY 15 PROTESTS
Bolsonaro participated in pro-government protests on March 15, contradicting what he had said in a speech the previous week. At that time, there were 200 confirmed cases of people with Covid-19 in Brazil and still 1,917 suspects.
There were several older adults at the protest. They are considered to be at risk for the new disease and with a higher mortality rate.
NATIONAL TELEVISED ADDRESS
Speaking on March 24, Bolsonaro attacked governors, blamed the press for worsening the health crisis, and criticized the closure of schools.
In his statement, Bolsonaro concluded by saying that if he were infected, he would manage the disease well, due to his "athlete's background."
More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2020/03/how-bolsonaro-is-undermining-measures-to-combat-coronavirus.shtml?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsen
