Coronavirus hits Canadian Prime Minister
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregorie Trudeau arrives at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on September 11, 2019. - Trudeau will officially kick off what is set to be a grueling campaign for a second term as he takes on surging rivals in Canada's October 21 national elections. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP) (Photo credit should read DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Canadian first family has been hit by the Coronavirus, after Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, tested positive for the virus. A statement from the office of the Prime Minister said: “She will remain in isolation for the time being. She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild. The prime minister will continue to fully assume his duties and will address Canadians tomorrow (Friday).”
According to reports, the wife of the Prime Minister began to show mild flu-like symptom including a low fever on late on Wednesday night after returning from London. After testing positive for Covid-19, Grégoire said: “Although I’m experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of the virus, I will be back on my feet soon. “We will get through this situation together. Please share the facts and take your health seriously.”
Canada has approximately 103 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.