Norwegian 86-year-old King Harald V tested positive for coronavirus and has mild, cold-like symptoms, royal officials said on 22 October.
“His Majesty the King has been diagnosed with corona and is on sick leave until he is symptom-free. The king has cold symptoms and stays at home,” the royal household said in a short statement.
The king has been in rather frail health in the recent years, has had corona once before, has been hospitalized several times and has been seen using crutches in several occasions. But despite his health problems, he has been attending major public events in the Nordic country and Scandinavia.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre wished the king a fast recovery in a comment to the Norwegian news agency NTB. Meanwhile the king is sick, Harald’s son and heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, would take over his duties for now.
Source: The Lawton Constitution and NRK
