Bolsonaro says Brazil will face difficult days ahead, seeks to avoid hysteria

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that the global coronavirus outbreak is knocking on the country's door and that there will be difficult days ahead, asking for the population to avoid hysteria.

Speaking at a press conference wearing a mask, Bolsonaro also defended his weekend attendance of a right-wing rally when he was supposed to be in isolation, saying he needed to be close to his supporters and that people should not be surprised if he is seen traveling in a packed subway train.