Brazil’s Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19 in New York

Brazil’s Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19 in New York
Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga speaks during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Aug. 5, 2021. Adriano Machado/Reuters
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Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 while he was in New York City to attend the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.

In a statement on Twitter, Queiroga confirmed his positive COVID-19 diagnosis and said that he will be entering quarantine and will follow all health and safety protocols.