While Under COVID-19 Quarantine, Brazil's President Bitten By Rhea Bird In Presidential Palace
As per local reports, Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro was bitten by one of rhea birds on his hand and this embarrassing moment was captured by a photographer.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro seem to be getting no respite in these testing times. After testing positive for coronavirus last week, he is having it tough in quarantine.
While strolling through the grounds on Monday, Bolsonaro paused to feed a flock of rheas - flightless birds native to South America. Well, it the interaction soon turned sour.
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As per local reports, he was bitten by one of rhea birds on his hand and this embarrassing moment was captured by a photographer.
bolsonaro tentando alimentar uma ema e sendo bicado pic.twitter.com/jMT9gd3MeM
¡ª muriel (@pedromuriel) July 14, 2020
Bolsonaro remained in self-isolation Thursday, a day after announcing he tested positive for coronavirus for a second time.
Speaking to reporters outside his official residence, the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Bolsanaro said he will take another test in the coming days with the hopes of resuming some activity.
Bolsonaro insisted that the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine has helped him to deal with the virus, despite scientists saying there was no medical evidence to support its effectiveness.
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Since the start of the outbreak four months ago, Bolsanaro has downplayed the seriousness of the epidemic, criticizing Brazilian governors for imposing restrictions to slow the spread of the virus.
Bolsonaro's opposition is further highlighted because Brazil is the second-worst hit country in the world, only behind the United States.
Brazil is nearing 2 million cases of the coronavirus and more than 75,000 deaths.
