Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced he has examined optimistic for COVID-19 this morning.
Talking throughout an outside press convention, maskless, Trudeau stated he feels nicely and “has no signs,” and can proceed to work remotely this week, following public well being steering.
He has been in isolation since Thursday, after one among his kids examined optimistic for the virus. A second of his three kids is now additionally optimistic, he stated.
“It is a problem that my household and I are dealing with, however there's nothing uncommon or particular about it. It is a problem too many Canadians, and other people around the globe, know all too nicely,” he stated.
Shortly after studying of this publicity on Wednesday night time, the prime minister stated he had examined detrimental on a speedy antigen check.
“I wish to take this chance to remind Canadians to please get vaccinated,” he stated. Trudeau is absolutely vaccinated and obtained a COVID-19 booster shot on Jan. 4.
Trudeau and his household spent the weekend within the Nationwide Capital Area, whereas 1000's of protesters crammed the downtown core calling for the removing of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and different restrictions. Many individuals have expressed outrage on the prime minister and a need to see him faraway from workplace.
He addressed the continuing protests throughout his comment, strongly condemning the behaviour seen.
Trudeau is taking part in a collection of different occasions remotely on Monday, together with query interval and a take-note debate on the unfolding scenario in Ukraine.
“I might like to start by sending finest needs to the Prime Minister and his kids which can be coping with COVID-19. As a household that had COVID within the residence, I want them a speedy restoration,” stated Conservative Chief Erin O’Toole throughout query interval.
NDP Chief Jagmeet Singh additionally wished Trudeau a “speedy restoration,” and inspired everybody to “get vaccinated and get boosted.”
That is the primary time the prime minister has examined optimistic for COVID-19 however not the primary time he has been uncovered.
Early within the pandemic, in March 2020, he went right into a 14-day isolation after his spouse Sophie Gregoire Trudeau examined optimistic for COVID-19, and in late December 2021 he introduced he was testing commonly and self-monitoring after some members of his employees and safety element examined optimistic.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the rostrum following a media availability held at a safe location, Monday, January 31, 2022 in Nationwide Capital Area. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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