Politics Justin Trudeau Tests Positive for COVID-19 Days After Meeting with President Joe Biden Trudeau and Biden were reportedly in close proximity to each other at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles on Thursday By BreAnna Bell BreAnna Bell Digital News Writer, PEOPLE People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 13, 2022 10:55PM EDT Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time this year. Trudeau, 50, revealed his diagnosis on Twitter on Monday, just days after meeting with President Joe Biden, telling his followers that he "feels okay" despite the diagnosis – something he attributes to receiving his vaccinations. "I've tested positive for COVID-19. I'll be following public health guidelines and isolating," he tweeted. Global Citizen Teams Up with U2, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and More World Leaders on Social Media Rally for Ukraine "I feel okay, but that's because I got my shots. So, if you haven't, get vaccinated – and if you can, get boosted. Let's protect our healthcare system, each other, and ourselves," he added. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Trudeau previously contracted the illness in January along with two of his children, according to CNN. U.S. Will Lift COVID-19 Testing Requirement for International Air Travelers The outlet also reports that Biden, 79, met with Trudeau at the Summit of the Americas on Thursday in Los Angeles, and neither party wore masks and were in "close proximity" to each other; however, a White House spokesperson told CNN and NBC News the president was not considered to have been in "close contact" with Trudeau. RELATED VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth Meets with Justin Trudeau for First In-Person Engagement Since COVID Recovery In March 2020, Trudeau revealed that his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, had tested positive for the virus. "I have some personal news to share today. Sophie recently returned from a speaking event in the UK, and last night she was experiencing mild flu-like symptoms," Trudeau wrote on Twitter at the time. "She's feeling better, but following the advice of our doctor she is self-isolating as we wait on COVID-19 test results." "I want to be clear: I have no symptoms and I am feeling very good," the prime minister told reporters outside his residence days after his wife's positive diagnosis, according to video of his news conference at the time. As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from the CDC, WHO and local public health departments.