Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 this morning.
Speaking during an outdoor press conference, maskless, Trudeau said he feels well and “has no symptoms,” and will continue to work remotely this week, following public health guidance.
He has been in isolation since Thursday, after one of his children tested positive for the virus. A second of his three children is now also positive, he said.
“It's a challenge that my family and I are facing, but there's nothing unusual or special about it. It's a challenge too many Canadians, and people around the world, know all too well,” he said.
Shortly after learning of this exposure on Wednesday night, the prime minister said he had tested negative on a rapid antigen test.
“I want to take this opportunity to remind Canadians to please get vaccinated,” he said. Trudeau is fully vaccinated and received a COVID-19 booster shot on Jan. 4.
averagedickdude on January 31st, 2022 at 19:37 UTC »
He got it from someone speaking moistly to him.
BoChizzle on January 31st, 2022 at 17:49 UTC »
At first I didn't believe it but turns out it's Trudeau
EarthBounder on January 31st, 2022 at 16:22 UTC »
In case anyone actually wants to read the article;
With Omicron in Ontario & Quebec right now, (anecdotal) pretty much everyone with school age children has kids bringing home the virus. I can no longer count on my hands how many people I know who have been infected via kids aged 2-10 attending daycare/preschool/elementary school in the month of January.
Edit: Since this comment blew up, note that Trudeau spoke at Noon EDT today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8YZ5l5rJrE