Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Trudeau is self-isolating after his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, developed flu-like symptoms and was later diagnosed with the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19.
In a press release today, the Prime Minister’s Office said she had received a test for the new coronavirus after her symptoms emerged last night following her return from a trip to the U.K., where she had been doing speaking engagements.
While the prime minister has no symptoms, he is self-isolating until her test results are back.
“The doctor’s advice to the prime minister is to continue daily activities while self-monitoring, given he is exhibiting no symptoms himself. However, out of an abundance of caution, the prime minister is opting to self-isolate and work from home until receiving Sophie’s results,” the release said.
“The prime minister will spend the day in briefings, phone calls, and virtual meetings from home, including speaking with other world leaders and joining the special COVID-19 cabinet committee discussion.”
As well, the PMO said all in-person meetings scheduled for Thursday and Friday for the first ministers meeting between Trudeau, federal officials and the provincial and territorial premiers are being postponed.