A Brazilian official who was part of a team that met with President Donald Trump Saturday has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Washington Post. Fabio Wajngarten, the communications secretary to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, had his picture taken with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence during a visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate over the weekend.
The Brazilian officials were visiting Trump to tout Brazil’s economic successes and meet with U.S. government officials. Bolsonaro is now also being tested and monitored for the virus according to Brazilian news outlets.
While speaking with reporters during a press pool Thursday, Trump downplayed his concerns about the meeting. That falls in line with the president’s previous public statements regarding the coronavirus in which he has cautioned against overreacting to the spread of the virus.
PREVENTION TIPS
Michigan’s State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating state-government resources and the response to the coronavirus spread. It has shared the following tips:
What you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases:
Always cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue or sleeve.
Stay home if you are sick and advise others to do the same.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if soap and warm water are not available.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces (computers, keyboards, desks, etc.).
It’s not too late to get your flu shot! While the influenza vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 infection, it can help keep you healthy during the flu season.
For statewide and national information on the virus, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
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