Queen Elizabeth II Tests Positive for COVID | What Are the Symptoms the Queen Experiences?
Queen Elizabeth was not spared by the coronavirus, as she tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.
According to BBC, Buckingham Palace confirmed the queen's condition on Sunday, claiming that the royal will receive "medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines" in connection to the disease.
Buckingham Palace also revealed that Queen Elizabeth is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" as of Sunday, per Deseret News. However, Buckingham Palace did not further on how Queen Elizabeth is doing while recovering from COVID-19.
Despite contracting COVID-19, CNN mentioned that the queen is expected to continue "light duties" in the Windsor over the coming weeks.
According to U.K. media, Queen Elizabeth and her late husband, Prince Phillip, were vaccinated against coronavirus.
The two royals were reportedly vaccinated for their first doses in January last year. Palace officials did not reveal any more information about the queen's vaccination, but BBC noted that she is believed to have her follow-up jabs after her first dose.
Meanwhile, USA Today noted that Queen Elizabeth received three shots against the disease.
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Queen Elizabeth Was Not the Only COVID Positive: Royal Source
A royal source told CNN on Sunday that Queen Elizabeth was not the only one from her circle who was positive for COVID-19.
The royal insider revealed that there were a "number of cases" that were diagnosed with COVID-19 from the Windsor Castle team. However, the source did not specify or identify the names and the number of personnel stricken by the virus.
Ten days ago, Prince Charles also caught the virus. His wife Camilla on Monday confirmed that she also tested positive.
The royal source noted that Prince Charles "recently" met with Queen Elizabeth.
Meanwhile, BBC said that Prince Charles met with Queen Elizabeth on February 8, then the Prince of Wales tested positive for COVID on February 10.
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla were reportedly fully vaccinated and had received their booster shot.
Under the restrictions set in the United Kingdom, people who tested positive for COVID-19 should undergo five days of isolation. The said restriction was placed by the British government, which was intended to be lifted this week, per USA Today.
U.K. Officials Wish Queen Elizabeth II Recovery
Government officials in the United Kingdom wished Queen Elizabeth II her recovery after contracting the notorious disease.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson took to Twitter to express his thoughts about Queen Elizabeth's medical condition.
I’m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from Covid and a rapid return to vibrant good health.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 20, 2022
"I'm sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from COVID and a rapid return to vibrant good health," Johnson said.
On behalf of myself and the whole of @UKLabour, wishing Her Majesty The Queen good health and a speedy recovery. Get well soon, Ma’am.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) February 20, 2022
Opposition Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer also jumped in to wish the queen a "speedy recovery."
Queen Elizabeth's COVID-19 diagnosis came after her first in-person engagement since she returned to Windsor from Sandringham, where she marked the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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Written By: Joshua Summers
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