“The prime minister is in good health with no symptoms.”
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau will be in isolation for 14 days after his wife tested positive for the coronavirus.Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau will be in isolation for two weeks after his wife, Sophie, tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, and the outbreak prompted the province of Ontario to shut schools to limit the spread.
“The prime minister is in good health with no symptoms. As a precautionary measure and following the advice of doctors, he will be in isolation for 14 days,” a statement said. Sophie will also be in quarantine for 14 days.In a personal note, Sophie said she was “experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of the virus,” adding, “I will be back on my feet soon”.
Ontario, the most populous province, reported 17 new cases overnight, a 40% jump. To contain the virus, authorities ordered all schools to close from Saturday to April 5.In a blow to ice hockey-obsessed Canadians, the National Hockey League suspended its season because of the outbreak, though it said its goal was to resume play “as soon as it is appropriate and prudent,” so teams can compete for the Stanley Cup championship.
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