Coronavirus: Canadian PM Trudeau in isolation after wife tests positive for infection

The wife of
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for the new
coronavirus, his office said late Thursday.

“Sophie
Gregoire-Trudeau was tested for COVID-19 today. The test came back
positive,” the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement.

“Following
medical advice, she will remain in isolation for the time being. She is feeling
well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,”
it said.

“The
prime minister is in good health with no symptoms. As a precautionary measure
and following the advice of doctors, he will be in isolation for a planned
period of 14 days,” but will not be tested.

“The
prime minister will continue to fully assume his duties and will address
Canadians tomorrow.”

Trudeau and
his wife had announced earlier Thursday they were self-isolating while she
underwent tests for the COVID-19 illness after returning from a speaking
engagement.

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.