Queen Elizabeth has Covid but symptoms ‘mild’: palace

Britain’s 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II
tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday but her symptoms are “mild” and she
intends to continue with light duties at her Windsor Castle residence, aides
said.

The news comes after Prince Charles, the queen’s eldest son and heir,
tested positive on February 10, two days after meeting his mother at Windsor.

No information was given then on whether Queen Elizabeth had herself taken
a test. She resumed in-person audiences at the castle last week, but
complained to one attendee of suffering from stiffness.

“Buckingham Palace confirm that the queen has today tested positive for
Covid,” a statement from the palace said.

“Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to
continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” it said.

“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the
appropriate guidelines.”

While normally secretive about the queen’s health, the palace has
previously confirmed that she is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

AFP