Brazil coronavirus cases close to 2 mln mark, president tests positive again

Brazil on Wednesday reported 39,924 new coronavirus cases in a day as its total tally inched closer to 2 million, the health ministry said.

Brazil has 1,966,748 confirmed cases and 75,366 deaths, 1,233 more than on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told reporters that he has again tested positive for coronavirus, suggesting he has yet to recover from an infection first diagnosed last week.

Bolsonaro underwent a new test on Tuesday. He said that he is in good health and he will resume his normal work schedule if he tests negative this week.

(With input from agencies)