Helano confirmed the positive test on his Twitter account, where he stated that he doesn’t have “any symptoms related to COVID-19,” but is taking precaution by self-isolating at home. He tested positive for the novel coronavirus shortly after accompanying Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during his trip to the U.S. to meet with President Donald Trump.
In addition to Helano, the other Brazilian delegates that tested positive for the virus include, Federal Deputy Daniel Freitas, the President of the Federation of Industries of Minas Gerais Flavio Roscoe, Special Secretary for Foreign Trade and International Affairs Marcos Troyjo, President of the National Confederation of Industry Robson Braga de Andrade, Bolsonaro’s press secretary Fabio Wajngarten, Brazilian Senator Nelsinho Trad, Brazilian Diplomat Nestor Forster, Bolsonaro’s Special Secretary for Social Communication Samy Liberman, Bolsonaro’s publicist Sergio Lima, Bolsonaro’s lawyer Karina Kufa and four other members of Bolsonaro’s support team....