Trudeau’s communications director Cameron Ahmad confirmed the news in a statement posted to Twitter.
“Following medical advice, she will remain in isolation for the time being. She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,” read the statement.
Update on Sophie & the Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/EkJL5rWGUN
— Cameron Ahmad (@CameronAhmad) March 13, 2020
Ahmad also posted a personal message from Sophie, who said she will be “back on my feet soon”.
Personal message from Sophie. pic.twitter.com/rXVilM6dxH
— Cameron Ahmad (@CameronAhmad) March 13, 2020
It comes after Prime Minister Trudeau announced he was in self-isolation after Sophie returned from the UK with “mild flu-like symptoms”.
Trudeau announced the news over Twitter, but assured followers he will be “busy working from home”.
I have some personal news to share today. Sophie recently returned from a speaking event in the UK, and last night she was experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. She‘s feeling better, but following the advice of our doctor she is self-isolating as we wait on COVID-19 test results.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 12, 2020
I was looking forward to sitting down with premiers and Indigenous leaders later today, but given the circumstances we‘ll be postponing our meeting. In the meantime, we‘ll speak on the phone about how we can mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19 and keep Canadians safe.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 12, 2020
As of Thursday local time, Canada had 138 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, which is more than double the number from a week earlier.
