Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wished U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, well during a phone call on Saturday, following news of the couple's COVID-19 diagnosis last week. "The prime minister also recalled the president's expressions of concern for Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's health after her COVID-19 diagnosis last March," a readout from the Prime Minister's Office said. In early April, Melania Trump also called Grégoire Trudeau following her recovery from the illness. WATCH / Trudeau on Trump testing positive for COVID-19:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hopes President Trump and First Lady have a speedy recovery. 0:44Engagement on efforts to free Kovrig, Spavor: sourceDuring the call, the prime minister also thanked Trump for his support "in seeking the immediate release" of detained Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, the PMO said.

Source: CBC News October 10, 2020 17:30 UTC