Former first lady of Brazil Michelle Bolsonaro was diagnosed with influenza A on the night of Wednesday 24th. Former president Jair Bolsonaro’s wife underwent medical care and is under observation.
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The information was confirmed this Thursday, 25th, by the press office of PL Mulher, of which Michelle Bolsonaro is the national president. According to the party, the former first lady needed medical care because she felt unwell and in a lot of pain.
“Michelle underwent tests and it was found that she contracted the Influenza A virus,” reported PL Mulher. “The doctor who treated her prescribed several medications, isolation and rest for seven days.”
Michelle Bolsonaro postponed commitments in Aracaju
Michelle would participate in a PL Mulher event in Aracaju (SE) this weekend. Due to illness, the event was postponed to May 10th and 11th. A influenza It is caused by a highly transmissible virus, and therefore the former first lady needs to be isolated.
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“The president of PL Mulher regrets not being able to be with the people of Sergipe next weekend and eagerly awaits meeting them in May,” stated the party, in a statement. “She is also grateful for the concern and messages of encouragement that she has received from friends and supporters and hopes, in God, for a speedy recovery.”
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On Instagram, Michelle Bolsonaro shared a video in the hospital alongside her eldest daughter, Letícia Firmo. She also thanked her followers for their love and wishes for a good recovery. “I thank you for the prayers and affection received through messages,” she wrote.
