Bolsonaro says quarantine is not his decision and announces increased production of chloroquine.
In a new radio and television address, Jair Bolsonaro again defended the widespread use of chloroquine in the fight against COVID-19 and criticized isolation measures. "Many restrictive measures are the responsibility of mayors and governors. The federal government was not consulted about their scope and duration," he said.
247 - Jair Bolsonaro made a new statement on radio and television on Wednesday night, the 8th.
Bolsonaro again defended the widespread use of chloroquine in the fight against Covid-19. He announced that India will distribute the raw material for the production of the drug in Brazil.
Bolsonaro avoided confronting governors about social distancing measures. "I respect the autonomy of governors and mayors. But many restrictive measures are their sole responsibility. The federal government was not consulted about their scope and duration," Bolsonaro said.
"As the WHO director stated, each country has its own particularities. The poorest cannot stop moving around to earn their daily bread," he added.
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