First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro Has Covid-19, But Is ‘in Good Health’

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro is infected with Covid-19, the Planalto Palace reported on Thursday, July 30th.

In a statement, the Presidency also said that Michelle’s state of health is good and that she will follow “all established protocols” for the treatment of the disease.

“First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, July 30th. She is in good health and will follow all established protocols. The first lady is being monitored by the Presidency’s medical team,” the note released by the Presidency said.

Michelle’s test result came days after President Jair Bolsonaro announced he was cured of Covid-19. The President reported that his test had come back positive on July 7th. He spent the following days working from his official residence. On Saturday, July 25th, he announced that he no longer had the virus.

The first lady lives with Bolsonaro and their daughters Leticia and Laura at the official residence, the Alvorada Palace.

On Wednesday, July 2th, Michelle took part in a ceremony at the Planalto Palace, in which she gave a speech. The first lady attended the ceremony alongside the president and wore a mask.

Minister of Agriculture Tereza Cristina and Minister Damares Alves (Women, Family and Human Rights) gave a speech at the same event.

The leader of the government bloc in the Chamber of Deputies, Major Vitor Hugo, was also present and stood close to the first lady.

The Ministers of Economy Paulo Guedes, Defense Fernando Azevedo, Justice André Mendonça and Communications Fábio Faria were present at the ceremony.

On social media, Tereza Cristina said that as soon as she heard Michelle’s result, she decided to suspend the day’s agenda and take the test.

Source: G1