The Prime Minister’s Office says Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Following medical advice, the prime minister’s wife is remaining in isolation for the time being.
The PMO says in a statement that she is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau arrive at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept.11, 2019. Trudeau and his wife are in self-isolation over COVID-19 concerns, which has forced the cancellation of an in-person meeting of Canada’s first ministers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaks during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, July 1, 2018. The Prime Minister’s Office says Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference on the coronavirus situation, in Ottawa, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
It says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in good health with no symptoms.
Trudeau announced earlier Thursday that he would be in isolation and working from home after his wife showed mild flu-like symptoms.
He also called off a planned appearance at the Public Health Agency of Canada and a scheduled meeting with his provincial, territorial and Indigenous counterparts in Ottawa.
Gregoire Trudeau thanked people who have reached out to her.
“Although I’m experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of the virus, I will be back on my feet soon,” she said in a statement.
“Being in quarantine at home is nothing compared to other Canadian families who might be going through this and for those facing more serious health concerns.”
She urged people to share the facts and take their health seriously.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on March 13, 2020.
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