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Coronavirus: Teich says it's impossible to predict the end of the pandemic and defends Bolsonaro.

The new Minister of Health said that Bolsonaro is "concerned about the people and about society."

Coronavirus: Teich says it's impossible to predict the end of the pandemic and defends Bolsonaro (Photo: Marcos Correa - PR)

247 - Brazilian Health Minister Nelson Teich stated that it is impossible to predict the end of the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil this Wednesday, April 29th. Furthermore, he defended Jair Bolsonaro, stating that the president is "concerned about the people and society." "The alignment is in that sense," he said.

He defended Bolsonaro after the president's statement on Tuesday night, the 28th. Asked about the number of deaths from coronavirus in Brazil - which reached record levels - he said: "So what? I'm sorry. What do you want me to do?"; and "I'm Messias, but I don't perform miracles."