CANADIAN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife announced they were self-isolating Thursday as she undergoes tests for the new coronavirus after returning from a speaking engagement with \u201cmild flu-like symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau\u2019s symptoms have subsided since she recently got back from Britain, but as a precaution the prime minister \u201cwill spend the day in briefings, phone calls and virtual meetings from home,\u201d according to a statement.<\/p>\n
Trudeau also cancelled a meeting Thursday and Friday with Canada\u2019s provincial and territorial leaders in Ottawa, but still planned to speak with them and world leaders by phone about measures being taken to curb the spread of the virus in Canada.<\/p>\n
Gregoire-Trudeau\u2019s symptoms had included \u201ca low fever late last night.\u201d She immediately sought medical advice and testing.
\nTrudeau has exhibited no symptoms, and was advised by doctors \u201cto continue daily activities while self-monitoring.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, out of an abundance of caution, the prime minister is opting to self-isolate and work from home until receiving Sophie\u2019s results,\u201d said his office.<\/p>\n
Since the novel coronavirus first emerged in late December 2019, 127,070 cases have been recorded in 115 countries and territories, killing 4,687 people, according to an AFP tally compiled at 1200 GMT on Thursday based on official sources.<\/p>\n
Canada has so far reported more than 100 cases in six provinces, and one death.<\/p>\n
Also Thursday, the Canada\u2019s Juno music awards cancelled its upcoming gala show, planned for Sunday evening in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
\n\u201cWe are devastated to cancel this national celebration of music, but at this time of global uncertainty, the health, safety and well-being of all Canadians must stand at the forefront of any decisions that impact our communities,\u201d organizers said in a statement.<\/p>\n
And in Quebec province, Premier Francois Legault unveiled a series of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, including placing all travellers returning from overseas under quarantine for two weeks.
\nQuebec also banned indoor gatherings of more than 250 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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