On the afternoon of the 14th local time, the Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wilson Wieser, posted a video on his social media account, announcing that he had a positive test for the new coronavirus, and he also called on the public to stay at home.
He said in the video, "I want to tell you that since last Friday (10th), I have developed symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and loss of taste. As a result, I was asked to undergo a new coronary pneumonia test. Positive. I do n’t feel any discomfort at the moment. I am now in strict isolation in my residence according to the doctor ’s advice. I believe I will overcome the difficulties in front of me. The people of Rio de Janeiro need me. I have been working hard. The infection of New Coronary Pneumonia is regardless of the crowd, and the rate of infection is also very fast. Thank you. "
He had previously presided over the anti-epidemic operation in Rio de Janeiro State, and issued strict restrictions successively. (Taiwan reporter Tang Ye)