Sophie, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Wife, Recovers from Coronavirus

Ottawa, March 30, 2020:

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of the Canadian Prime Minister Justin, is officially clear of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus that has spawned into a global pandemic. Grégoire Trudeau was first diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 12.

Addressing the nation via a Facebook post, Sophie has said, "I am feeling so much better and have received the all clear from my physician and Ottawa Public Health."

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It may be recalled that after she was first detected as a carrier of the virus, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said her symptoms were “mild” and that she would remain in isolation.

She was tested for the new coronavirus after she experienced symptoms upon her return from a trip to the U.K., where she had been carrying out speaking engagements. Sophie also came in contact with the renowned British actor, Idris Elba, who has also tested positive.

It may be mentioned here that after Sophie was marked as a carrier of the contagion, her husband, Justin, also had to go into isolation and has been working from home for the past couple of weeks. “Sophie is feeling great. My family is doing well, my kids and myself, … we’re all doing well,” he said, adding that he would continue to work from home, while also urging people to stay and work from home so as to mitigate the spread of the virus that has infected over 6 lakh people worldwide. In Canada, as in the rest of the world, people have been urged to practice social distancing.

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Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has also tested positive for the virus and has been working from home. Prince Charles, the first in line to the throne of England, has also been tested positive and is said to be recovering in home isolation.

Meanwhile, all have not been so lucky. Maria Mercader, a CBS scribe, died of the novel coronavirus in New York on Sunday, CBS said. She was 54. She had been on medical leave for an unrelated matter since late February, the network said in a release.

Azam Khan, Pakistani squash legend, who won the British Open title successively between 1959 and 1961, had tested positive for COVID-19 last week and died at London's Ealing Hospital on Saturday.

Grammy winner Joe Diffe, known for his hits in the ’90s including, “Honky Tonk Attitude,” “Prop Me Up Beside The Jukebox,” “John Deere Green,” “Third Rock From The Sun” and “Pickup Man", has also died from complications related to the disease.

Other high-profile casualties include celebrity Chef Floyd Cardoz, actor Mark Blum, and playwright Terrence McNally.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:

Globally, 723,279 cases have been reported so far, with 33,993 of those having resulted in deaths. In India, 1,071 cases have been reported, and 29 people have died from COVID-19 related complications.

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