Published 18:58 IST, March 30th 2020
Coronavirus: Prince Charles out of self-isolation after testing positive
After spending at least seven days in self-isolation due to positive diagnosis of deadly coronavirus, Prince Charles is now out of it and in 'good health'.
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After spending at least seven days in self-isolation due to positive diagsis of coronavirus, Prince Charles is w out of it. After showcasing mild symptoms of COVID-19 infection, Duke of Cornwall along with wife, Camilla was quarantined at Birkhall home on royal Balmoral estate. According to reports, a royal spokesperson has said that Prince of wales consulted with a doctor and is “w out of self-isolation”.
Buckingham Palace had said earlier that Queen had last seen Prince Charles on March 12 and he was “in good health”. Prince Charles' release from isolation comes as total infections of coronavirus spike to 19,522 with at least 1,228 deaths including 47 in just Scotland.
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coronavirus, which originated in China in December 2019, has w claimed over 34,804 lives worldwide as of March 30. According to tally by international news ncy, pandemic has w spread to 199 countries and has infected at least 735,010 people. Out of total infections, 156,122 have been recovered but easily spread virus is continuing to disrupt many lives. Major cities have been put under lockdown in almost all countries including Spain, and ecomy is struggling.
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Prince Charles did t jump queue
Britain reportedly said on March 26, that 71-year-old member of Royal family, Prince Charles did t jump queue for medical test even though his symptoms and condition met criteria. Prince Charles’ office said that he was tested earlier this week and is currently in ‘good health’ in self-isolation at his residence in Scotland with mild symptoms along with his wife Camilla who had tested negative.
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According to reports, while Scotland’s chief medical officer said re were clinical reasons for Prince Charles being tested, a Royal source has revealed that he was subjected to COVID-19 test because of his and medical history. However, this move has been criticised by some people on social media as in UK it is t allowed to get an individual tested until he or she showcases severe symptoms. Britain's junior health minister, Edward Argar told an international news ncy when inquired about why Royal family member was tested that ‘his symptoms, his condition, met that criteria’. He furr added that Prince of Wales 'did t jump queue’.
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19:08 IST, March 30th 2020