Burnaby South MP and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in self-isolation, according to his Twitter feed.

Singh tweeted out to his supporters Thursday morning in both French and English about an illness.

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“Friends, I am at home today, feeling unwell,” Singh said. “I have been in contact with a doctor and they do not believe I have symptoms consistent with COVID19. But their advice is for me to limit contact with the public until I am feeling better.

“All of us come into contact with many people who may be vulnerable to illness - we have to make sure we are taking measures to limit the chance that we infect them. Looking forward to being back at work and feeling better soon.”

Friends, I am at home today, feeling unwell.



I have been in contact with a doctor and they do not believe I have symptoms consistent with COVID19. But their advice is for me to limit contact with the public until I am feeling better. — Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) March 12, 2020

Singh has been vocal about ensuring Canadians have paid sick leave in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you start experiencing symptoms, the B.C. Health Ministry says:

• Isolate yourself from others immediately.

• Call a health care professional, a local public health authority or 811.

• Describe your symptoms and travel history. You will receive advice on what to do.

• If you plan to visit a health-care provider, call ahead so that they can arrange to have you assessed safely.

• Wear a mask to protect others.

• Travellers returning from the affected areas listed should self-monitor by taking their temperature in the morning and at nighttime, using a digital thermometer by mouth (oral). Do not take acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) during the 14-day self-isolation period unless your health-care provider advises otherwise.