São Paulo’s mayor Bruno Covas’ health condition is irreversible – medical team
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The health condition of São Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas (PSDB) is considered irreversible, according to the medical team’s report released on Friday night, May 14th.
“Mayor Bruno Covas remains hospitalized at the Sírio-Libanês Hospital receiving analgesic and sedative drugs. His condition is considered irreversible by the medical team,” according to the statement. The statement said that Bruno Covas is in his room with relatives.
Age 41, Bruno Covas has been fighting a battle with cancer during the coronavirus pandemic. He was reelected last November and asked for a leave of absence earlier this month after his health condition deteriorated.
The mayor’s office of Brazil’s largest city is now headed by Covas’s running mate, deputy mayor Ricardo Nunes (MDB).
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