Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19
The Queen of England Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Sunday.
“The queen has today tested positive for COVID,” the Palace said. “Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.”
This news comes after the British monarch was reported to have spent time with Prince Charles on February 8, after he hosted an investiture at her Windsor Castle home. Prince Charles, who has been infected twice, tested positive for COVID a few days later but has made a quick recovery to full health.
After Prince Charles’ diagnosis, People reported that the queen’s health will continue to be monitored, but the palace will not provide regular updates on the matter.
On Wednesday, the monarch held in-person meetings with the outgoing Defence Services Secretary Rear Admiral James Macleod and his replacement, Major General Eldon Millar, at Windsor Castle, where she was spotted without a mask for the gathering.
This new development comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the scrapping of all remaining COVID restrictions in England tomorrow, including the legal mandate to isolate after a positive test.
More from Peoples Gazette
Economy
Buhari regime will continue to borrow without subsidy removal: Femi Adesina
“You know how much could have been saved if the subsidy was removed and how it could have been diverted to other areas and spheres of national life.
Sport
La Liga: Aubameyang shoots Barcelona back into top four
Barcelona are now fourth on the log with 42 points from 24 games while Valencia are 12th, ten points above the relegation zone.
Education
UK body to grant 1,000 Nigerians scholarships; lists criteria
The body urged students to visit the CIEPUK support office or website to confirm if they were amongst the successful beneficiaries.
NationWide
Nigerians should not blame us for fuel scarcity: Buhari regime
The minister blamed the scarcity on inspection failure.
Sport
Manchester City condemns attack on Foden, family
Video footage has spread on social media of an altercation between unidentified members of the public and Foden with his family.
States
Early morning crash killed nine in Kwara: FRSC
The crash was as a result of speed limit violation, FRSC said.
Africa
Africa’s COVID-19 cases exceed 11 million
South Africa has recorded the most COVID-19 cases in Africa with 3,654,824 cases, followed by Morocco with 1,158,145 cases.
