Mayor of Miami, Francis Suarez, has tested positive for Coronavirus. It is confirmed that his is the second case of COVID-19 in Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Department of Health.
In a pre-recorded statement Suarez said he was informed a member of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro's staff had tested positive for the virus. Suarez was in the same room with the president and the infected person, though he said he does not believe he had personal contact with either.
Although he said he did not have any symptoms, Suarez followed Department of Health protocols and got tested, as well as self-quarantined.
Suarez announced that there has been extensive planning for this scenario, and the city is prepared to have him govern remotely while he recovers.
