(Namita Pradhan, Intern Journalist) Brazil: President Jair Bolsnaro referred to use hydroxychloroquine for the Covid-19 virus as he was tested positive for the virus but he is well now he said through his Facebook live post from his residence.
During the beginning of the pandemic, he didn’t take it seriously and criticized the governors of Brazilian states for the containment measures
Bolsonaro on his Facebook life said that after feeling unwell due to the virus he starts taking one hydroxychloroquine daily.
The drug was used for fighting malaria but is used now for many patients in many countries. Whereas the effects were not proven officially yet.
Bolsonaro said in his life that “I’m saying it very clearly, I took hydroxychloroquine and it worked and I’m fine, thank God. And let those who criticize it at least offer an alternative.”
Brazil is now at the second rank in the highest number of Covid-19 cases.