(Ottawa) Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly suffers from COVID-19.
The head of Canadian diplomacy confirmed the news in a series of tweets on her Twitter account. M’s nameme Joly thus joins a growing list of men and women in politics who have tested positive for COVID-19.
“After doing a quick test, I tested positive for COVID. In accordance with public health guidelines, I am in isolation and I will work virtually, as I have already been doing for several days, until time to obtain the results of the PCR test ”, indicated Mme Joly.
“I am grateful for the protection that vaccines offer us. I encourage everyone to get fully immunized. It’s the best thing we can do to keep our families safe this holiday season and throughout the year, ”she said.
“Getting tested for COVID is important, but remember that it doesn’t stop you from contracting and spreading the virus. Be careful, limit your contact, and follow public health guidelines. We will overcome this ordeal together, ”she concluded.
Since his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.me Joly made several official trips abroad. In particular, she participated in a NATO meeting and a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Europe. She also visited Washington twice.
The Mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante, the Minister of Education of Quebec, Jean-François Roberge, and the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, have confirmed in recent days that they have COVID-19.