Brazilian President JAIR BOLSONARO, who has tested positive for COVID-19, has said that he was “very well” and again advocated the use of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine. 

President BOLSONARO appeared in his weekly Facebook Live post at his official residence and appeared to be in good shape and was not accompanied by ministers or senior officials.

The far-right president has dismissed the seriousness of the pandemic and criticized containment measures ordered by governors in Brazilian states.

The Brazilian leader said that after feeling unwell at the end of last week, he had started taking one hydroxychloroquine tablet every day.

Brazil is currently the second hardest-hit country in the world by the pandemic, behind the United States.