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The Queen complained of minor symptoms
The Queen of Britain has contracted Covid, according to Buckingham Palace.
The Queen suffers from mild flu-like symptoms, but is expected to continue to perform some minor royal duties, the palace confirmed.
The palace statement added that the Queen “will continue to receive medical care and will follow all necessary instructions.”
The Queen has been in contact with her eldest son and heir, Charles, Prince of Wales, who tested positive for Covid this week afor my past.
It was learned that a number of people were injured in Windsor Castle, where the Queen is staying.
The announcement of the Queen’s infection comes weeks following the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
On this occasion, she performed essential royal duties for the first time in three months, meeting philanthropists.
The Queen received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine in January 2021, and it is believed that she has received two additional doses since then.
BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said she had been taking things easy since a night’s stay in hospital for medical checks in October last year.
After announcing her injury, the Queen issued a congratulatory message to the ice curling teams at the Winter Olympics, congratulating them on their excellent performance, which led to the women’s team winning a gold medal and the men’s team a silver.
“I know that people in your home areas and across the UK will join me in expressing their congratulations to you, your coaches and your families who have supported you in your efforts to succeed,” she said in her letter.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his wishes, saying: “I am sure I speak for everyone, wishing Her Majesty a speedy recovery and a speedy return to recovery and a vibrant life.”
BBC health correspondent Jim Reid said the recently approved antiviral drug might help the Queen recover.
He added that this drug is now essential to reduce the risk of serious complications in the elderly.
Currently available antiviral treatments should be taken within 3-5 days of infection.
The Queen had participated in the first official activity on Tuesday since her contact with Prince Charles, where she held a virtual meeting with two ambassadors to the United Kingdom.
The next day, she complained of movement problems during her meeting with employees of the Ministry of Defense. Standing on a crutch, she pointed to her left leg and said, “You see, I can’t walk.”
The Duchess of Cornwall, the wife of Prince Charles, contracted the virus in recent weeks, a few days following her husband contracted it.
Sean Cullan: Royal Correspondent
The tone of this letter looks from Buckingham Palace Designed to deliver important news regarding the Queen’s health, while at the same time playing down the seriousness of the matter.
This is why we see a balance between worrying regarding the 95-year-old queen’s injury and reassuring the public that she is in a healthy condition to work.
As if the Queen wanted to give the impression that things were going as usual, she returned to her office this morning to sign congratulatory letters to the Winter Olympics winners.
As for the next step, the Queen will be subject to careful health monitoring under the supervision of her own medical team.
Her personal physician, Sir Ho Thomas, has said his priority is to keep the royal family safe during the pandemic.
We know that the Queen received the first dose of the vaccine last year, and there is an indication that she received all three doses.
But the Queen’s health condition is usually kept secret, and few details are revealed regarding her.
When Prince Charles and his wife Camilla contracted coronavirus last week, there was no confirmation that the Queen had been tested.
Therefore, announcing her infection with corona is a remarkable step, and it will put her doctors under pressure to reveal more details.