Brazilian journalists are suing Bolsonaro for taking off his mask near them as he announced he had COVID-19

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• A consortium of Brazilian journalists are suing President Jair Bolsonaro after he removed his mask near them during a televised press conference on Tuesday.
• At that press conference, Bolsonaro had announced that he tested positive for the coronavirus earlier that day.
• Footage shows Bolsonaro stepping back from the reporters after speaking to them, removing his microphone, and taking off his mask to show his face.
• The Brazilian Press Association (ABI) said later on Tuesday that it will sue Bolsonaro in the Supreme Court for "endangering" journalists.
• "Despite knowing he was infected with COVID-19, President Jair Bolsonaro continues to act in a criminal manner and endanger the lives of others," the group said.
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An association of Brazilian journalists is suing President Jair Bolsonaro after he removed his mask near them while giving a statement on his coronavirus infection.

On Tuesday, Bolsonaro told journalists from TV Brasil, CNN, and TV Record that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was taking the controversial treatment hydroxychloroquine.

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