Coronavirus: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau self-quarantined after wife exhibits symptoms
Mr Trudeau's office said that Sophie Gregoire Trudeau returned from a speaking engagement in Britain and had mild flu-like symptoms, including a low fever late, Wednesday night.
She is being tested for the COVID-19 disease and is awaiting results. Her symptoms have since subsided.
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Hide Ad"Out of an abundance of caution, the Prime Minister is opting to self-isolate and work from home until receiving Sophie's results," the statement said.
His office said the doctor's advice to the prime minister is to continue daily activities while self-monitoring, given that he is exhibiting no symptoms himself. He is spending the day in briefings, phone calls, and virtual meetings from home, including speaking with other world leaders and joining a special cabinet committee discussion on the new coronavirus.
Mr Trudeau has also cancelled an in-person meeting with Canada's provincial premiers.
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