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Brazil's Bolsonaro takes virus test after showing symptoms

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Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who has long minimised the risks posed by the coronavirus, has said he has been tested after showing symptoms including a fever.

Mr Bolsonaro told CNN Brazil that he underwent an X-ray of his lungs at a military hospital as a precaution. Local media said the virus test results would come today.

He also said he was taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure. Local media said the 65-year-old Mr Bolsonaro had cleared his schedule for the week. "The president is in good health at the moment and is in his residence," his office said in a statement.

Since the beginning of the virus outbreak, Mr Bolsonaro has minimised the risks of what he initially called "a little flu" and flouted social distancing

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