Bolsonaro greets supporters after third virus test

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro greeted his supporters on Wednesday afteron after confirming he is still positive for new coronavirus for third time this month.

Bolsonaro spoke to his supporters outside of his residence in Brasilia, but earlier, government informed in a statement result of test.

Bolsonaro's first positive test was anunced on July 7.

65-year-old president will continue to be isolated in his official residence, Alvora Palace, and holding videoconferences inste of meetings in person.

When outbreak hit country Bolsonaro called disease a "little flu" and h spent many of his weekends mingling in crowds, sometimes without wearing a mask.

He is being treated with anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, although it has t been proven effective against virus.

Brazil, Latin America's largest nation, is one of outbreak's epicenters.

Brazilian Federal Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday more than 2,227,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 82,700 deaths.