Tashkent, July 8 -- Wishes for a speedy recovery poured in for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday (July 7) after it was announced he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. At the same time, a prominent Brazilian politician said he intended to get tested for COVID-19 after recent contact with Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro will continue working from Brasilia's Alvorada Palace as he recovers from the disease. His diagnosis comes after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic and defying medical experts, even as the virus has killed more than 66,000 people in his country.

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez sent get well wishes to Bolsonaro as did various Brazilian politicians, including Lower House Speaker Rodrigo Maia. M...