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In this March 7, 2020 photo provided by Brazil's presidential press office, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, left, and his Communications Director Fabio Wajngarten, second from left, greet an unidentified man during a dinner in Florida. Wajngarten tested positive for the new coronavirus, just days after the trip, according to Bolsonaro's communications office on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Alan Santos/Brazil's presidential press office via AP)

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Brazilian who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump
March 12, 2020 7:26 p.m.

Brazilian who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Brazilian official who attended weekend events with President Donald Trump in Florida has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first time that someone known to have the virus was in close proximity to the president. Trump does not plan to be tested or go into self-quarantine, the White House said.