Justin Trudeau placed in solitary confinement, his wife having tested positive for Covid-19

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and his wife, Sophie Grégoire, in October 2019 in Montreal. RYAN REMIORZ / AP

Canadian Prime Minister's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tested positive for coronavirus and will therefore remain in isolation" for an indefinite period ", announced in a statement the office of Justin Trudeau, Thursday, March 12 in the evening.

“The Prime Minister is in good health and has no symptoms. However, as a precautionary measure and according to the opinion of the doctors, he will be in solitary confinement for an expected period of fourteen days "added the same source, adding that his wife felt " well " and his symptoms remained "Moderate".

His office said the doctor advised the Prime Minister to continue his daily activities while monitoring himself, since he himself was symptom-free. He makes phone calls and organizes virtual meetings from his home, including speaking with other world leaders and participating in a special Cabinet committee discussion on the new coronavirus.

Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. He canceled all meetings in person.

The World with AFP and AP

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