Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, tests positive for coronavirus
- Sophie Grégoire Trudeau started having flu-like symptoms after returning from a speaking engagement in Britain
- PM Trudeau will work from home for two weeks under self-isolation but he is not being tested for the disease because he is showing no symptoms
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for Covid-19, according to an official statement late Thursday.
The prime minister was meanwhile said to be “in good health with no symptoms”, but as a precautionary measure, he will be in isolation for 14 days.
Grégoire Trudeau was “feeling well, taking the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild”, the statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
The office had earlier Thursday reported that Grégoire Trudeau came down with flu-like symptoms and was being tested for the disease.
“Following medical recommendations, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau was tested for Covid-19 today. The test came back positive. Also following medical advice, she will remain in isolation for the time being,” the later statement said.