Brazilian health minister, in New York City for U.N. summit, tests positive for COVID

Marcelo Queiroga, Brazil's health minister and one of several Brazilian diplomats who in New York City for this week's United Nations General Assembly, has tested positive for the coronavirus, he tweeted Tuesday evening. It is not clear if Queiroga is vaccinated against COVID-19, but as his country's public health chief, he has personally administered vaccine doses to others.

"I communicate to everyone that today I tested positive for #Covid19," he wrote. "I will be quarantined in #USA , following all health safety protocols. Meanwhile, the @minsaude will remain firm in the actions...