Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, 42 has been tested COVID-19 positive. She was named foreign minister in October.
She shared this information on Twitter. She had tested positive after taking rapid COVID-19 test after which she worked in isolation until the result could be confirmed.
“I’m grateful for the protection that vaccines offer us and encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted. It’s the best thing we can do to keep our families safe this holiday season and all year long,” she said.
“While it is important to get tested for COVID, remember that testing alone doesn’t protect you from contracting and spreading the virus. Please continue to be cautious, limit your contacts and respect public health guidelines. We will get through this together. ”
While it is important to get tested for COVID, remember that testing alone doesn’t protect you from contracting and spreading the virus. Please continue to be cautious, limit your contacts and respect public health guidelines. We will get through this together. 3/3
— Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) December 20, 2021
I’m grateful for the protection that vaccines offer us and encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted. It’s the best thing we can do to keep our families safe this holiday season and all year long. 2/3
— Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) December 20, 2021
I have taken a rapid test and tested positive for #COVID19. Following public health guidelines, I am in isolation and will continue my work virtually, as I have been for a number of days, until I get the results of my PCR test. 1/3
— Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) December 20, 2021