Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife tested for COVID-19

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is working from home after his wife Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau returned from a speaking engagement in Britain with "mild flu-like symptoms".

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau. Source: The Canadian Press

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife announced they were self-isolating on Thursday as she undergoes tests for the new coronavirus after returning from a speaking engagement with "mild flu-like symptoms."

Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau's symptoms have subsided since she recently got back from Britain, but as a precaution, the prime minister "will spend the day in briefings, phone calls and virtual meetings from home," according to a statement.
Mr Trudeau also cancelled a meeting on Thursday and Friday with Canada's provincial and territorial leaders in Ottawa, but still planned to speak with them and world leaders by phone about measures being taken to curb the spread of the virus in Canada.

Ms Gregoire-Trudeau's symptoms had included "a low fever late last night."

She immediately sought medical advice and testing.
Mr Trudeau has exhibited no symptoms, and was advised by doctors "to continue daily activities while self-monitoring."

"However, out of an abundance of caution, the prime minister is opting to self-isolate and work from home until receiving Sophie's results," said his office.

Canada has so far reported more than 100 cases of COVID-19 in six provinces, and one death.


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