Canadian PM Justin Trudeau goes into isolation as wife tests positive for coronavirus
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada will remain in isolation for the next two weeks after his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Justin Trudeau was under self-isolation after his wife started showing symptoms on Wednesday after a speaking event in the United Kingdom.
Canadian PM in a series of tweets shared the health updates and his decision to go into self-isolation after his wife tested positive for COVID-19.
“I have some additional news to share this evening. Unfortunately, the results of Sophie’s COVID-19 test are positive. Therefore, she will be in quarantine for the time being. Her symptoms remain mild and she is taking care of herself and following the advice of our doctor”, he wrote.
I have some additional news to share this evening. Unfortunately, the results of Sophie’s COVID-19 test are positive. Therefore, she will be in quarantine for the time being. Her symptoms remain mild and she is taking care of herself and following the advice of our doctor.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 13, 2020
“I am feeling fine & I’m not exhibiting any symptoms of the virus, but I will also be following the advice of our doctor and I will continue to self-isolate for now. During that time, as I did today, I’ll continue to work from home and conduct meetings via video & teleconference”, Mr. Trudeau further added.
I am feeling fine & I’m not exhibiting any symptoms of the virus, but I will also be following the advice of our doctor and I will continue to self-isolate for now. During that time, as I did today, I’ll continue to work from home and conduct meetings via video & teleconference.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 13, 2020
Urging his fellow Canadians to follow the advice of medical professionals, he further added, “Tomorrow, I will be speaking with Indigenous leaders and premiers from across the country to coordinate our response to the outbreak and to talk about next steps to keep Canadians safe and limit the impact of COVID-19 on our economy”.
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday.
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