Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregorie Trudeau arrives at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on September 11, 2019. – Trudeau will officially kick off what is set to be a grueling campaign for a second term as he takes on surging rivals in Canada’s October 21 national elections. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP) (Photo credit should read DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in virus self-isolation

by: The Associated Press

Posted: Mar 12, 2020 / 09:23 AM PDT

Updated: Mar 12, 2020 / 09:23 AM PDT

by: The Associated Press

Posted: Mar 12, 2020 / 09:23 AM PDT

Updated: Mar 12, 2020 / 09:23 AM PDT

(AP) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is self-isolating at home after wife has exhibited flu-like symptoms.

Trudeau’s office said Sophie Grégoire Trudeau returned from a speaking engagement in the United Kingdom and began began exhibiting mild flu-like symptoms including a low fever late Wednesday night. She is being tested for COVID-19 and is awaiting results.

The statement said “Out of an abundance of caution, the prime minister is opting to self-isolate and work from home until receiving Sophie’s results.”

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