Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for coronavirus

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office announced on Thursday night.

The statement said Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was feeling unwell and would remain in isolation.

The first lady of Canada had returned from a speaking engagement in Britain and had mild flu-like symptoms, including a low fever, late on Wednesday night.

"The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms. As a precautionary measure and following the advice of doctors, he will be in isolation for a planned period of 14 days," the statement added.

His office said the doctor's advice to the prime minister is to continue daily activities while self-monitoring, given that he is exhibiting no symptoms himself.

"Also on the advice of doctors, he will not be tested at this stage since he has no symptoms. For the same reason, doctors say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently," the statement said.

The office said he would resume his duties on Friday.

Sophie Trudeau also issued a statement thanking those who have reached out.

 "Although I'm experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of the virus, I will be back on my feet soon," she said.

"Being in quarantine at home is nothing compared with other Canadian families who might be going through this and for those facing more serious health concerns".

There are currently approximately 103 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Canada.

Recall that coronavirus which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on Wednesday March 11, has taken the lives of more than 4,000 people. Symptoms of the disease which spreads rapidly include coughing, fever and shortness of breath and it may not appear until 14 days after exposure