Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Posted March 12, 2020 6:54 pm.
Last Updated March 13, 2020 5:26 am.
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has been diagnosed with a case of the novel coronavirus, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Earlier Thursday, Justin Trudeau announced that he and his wife were self-isolating because she showed flu-like symptoms after returning from London.
The statement issued Thursday evening says the prime minister’s wife is feeling well.
“[She] is taking all recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,” it continues.
NEW: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has tested positive for #COVID19. She is in self-isolation. See the statement below. pic.twitter.com/YSJFoz1qZs
— Sonia Aslam (@SoniaSAslam) March 13, 2020
Trudeau will remain in isolation for 14 days.
“The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms,” the statement says.”The Prime Minister will continue to fully assume his duties and will address Canadians tomorrow.”
