Trump Also Infected... World Leaders Could Not Avoid COVID-19 Either

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] With President Trump's COVID-19 infection, the infection status of other national leaders is also drawing attention.

Jair Bolsonaro, the President of Brazil, known as the "Trump of Brazil," tested positive in early July and recovered his health after two and a half weeks. During his self-quarantine period, he mostly stayed at home and managed state affairs through video conferences, but he also went out to attend rallies to meet his supporters.

In Latin America, besides President Bolsonaro, Juan Orlando Hern?ndez of Honduras and Jeanine ??ez, the interim President of Bolivia, tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-June and early July, respectively.

Recently, Alejandro Giammattei, the President of Guatemala, was infected.

Earlier, in mid-March, Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, tested positive. He was once transferred to the intensive care unit, and the UK government reportedly prepared an emergency plan in case Prime Minister Johnson died.

Meanwhile, the infection of government leaders directing COVID-19 responses is sometimes seen as a symbol that the country's COVID-19 response and quarantine system have significant vulnerabilities.

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