Canadian PM Trudeau's wife tests positive for Coronavirus

Jamal

Updated 13 Mar, 2020

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has tested positive for Coronavirus on late Thursday.

According to the statement from the prime minister's office, "She will remain in isolation for the time being. She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,"

Personal message from Sophie. pic.twitter.com/rXVilM6dxH

— Cameron Ahmad (@CameronAhmad) March 13, 2020

The couple is now self-isolating.

However Mr Trudeau is in good health and has no symptoms, according to his office, but he will remain in isolation for 14 days, taking to the twitter Mr. Trudeau said

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

Gregoire-Trudeau's symptoms, after returning from Britain, had included "a low fever late last night," an earlier statement said. She immediately sought medical advice and testing.