Trump says Justin Trudeau’s wife ‘doing very well’ after coronavirus diagnosis following call with PM
THE wife of Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is improving after being diagnosed with the coronavirus, President Trump says.
Trudeau had said he would be working from home as a precaution in wake of the news about wife Sophie.
Mrs Grégoire Trudeau issued a statement thanking well-wishers as her husband continues with his political duties from their Rideau Cottage.
"Although I’m experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of the virus, I will be back on my feet soon," she said.
"Being in quarantine at home is nothing compared to other Canadian families who might be going through this and for those facing more serious health concerns.
"We will get through this situation together. Please share the facts and take your health seriously.
"I send you all my courage and warm thoughts (but only "get better" hugs from afar!)."
Trudeau had revealed he would be quarantining alongside Sophie on Thursday, just in case.
"Health professionals will reach out to those who have been in contact with Mrs. Gregoire Trudeau as they deem necessary," it stated.
"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 a planned period of 14 days.
"He will not be tested at this stage since he has no symptoms. For the same reason, doctors say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently."
The statement noted Trudeau would be ready to "fully assume his duties"
Canada has nearly , with one death while the death toll in the US surged to 48 on Friday night.
While Trump issued a travel ban on 26 European countries, Canada's chief medical officer urged citizens to avoid all non-essential travel abroad.
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