Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Wife Tests Positive for Coronavirus

New Delhi, March 13, 2020:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19), the dreaded disease that has compelled Governments to close down countries to contain the virus.

According to reports, the Trudeaus were placed in isolation earlier and later, Sophie tested positive. However, Justin Trudeau is yet to show any symptom of Coronavirus.

The Canadian Prime Minister took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "I have some additional news to share this evening. Unfortunately, the results of Sophie's COVID-19 test are positive. Therefore, she will be in quarantine for the time being. Her symptoms remain mild and she is taking care of herself and following the advice of our doctor."

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The couple is now self-isolating. The Prime Minister is in good health and has no symptoms, according to his office, but he will remain in isolation for fourteen days.

"The prime minister will continue to fully assume his duties and will address Canadians tomorrow (Friday)," his office said.

It may be mentioned here that currently, there are currently approximately 103 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Canada. The virus is now present in more than 114 countries across the globe and the Governments are taking all the necessary precautions to contain further spread.

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In an unprecedented and unexpected move to beat the Coronavirus, Italy ordered to lockdown the entire nation until April. It has emerged as Europe’s worst-affected country with Coronavirus.

India currently has 74 positive cases of Coronavirus with one death. A 76-year-old hailing from Karnataka died on Thursday due to the virus. Schools have also been ordered to remain shut until March end.

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Globally over 4000 people have been killed so far following the outbreak. World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the disease as 'pandemic' following the serious consequences of the virus.

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