Prince Charles Is Out Of Self-Isolation One Week After Coronavirus Diagnosis

Mar 30, 2020

Last week it was revealed by Clarence House that Prince Charles, 71, had tested positive for Coronavirus and was self-isolating in his home in Scotland.

The heir to the throne is now said to have been cleared to come out of self-isolation by his doctors, just one week following the start of his quarantine. 

Last week, Clarence House announced in a statement that Prince Charles had tested positive for Coronavirus. The Prince is said to have experienced ‘mild symptoms’ but was otherwise in “good health.” The 71-year-old is considered 'high risk' for the illness due to his age.

Just 7 days into self-isolation, Clarence House announced Prince Charles is in "good health" and has been cleared by his doctors to end his self-isolation, as reported by the BBC. 

Last week, it was revealed that Charles and his wife, Camilla, were self-isolating in their home in Scotland. Camilla is said to have tested negative for the virus. 

“The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing,” the spokesperson said in a statement last week.

“It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.”

According to the Telegraph, Prince Charle's last public engagement was carried on on March 12, at the Australian Bushfire dinner in London, but is understood to have had multiple private meetings with Highgrove and Duchy individuals who have since been notified of the Prince's diagnosis. Clarence House further stated that it is unclear how Charles had come into contact with the virus as the Prince comes into contact with many individuals from around the world due to the nature of his job.

Staff at his Birkhall home in Scotland are also currently self-isolating. The World Health Organization says the incubation period for patients with Coronavirus can last up to a fortnight.

We are glad to hear Prince Charles has made a speedy recovery.

For more information on Coronavirus and how to stay safe, you can visit the World Health Organization's website or the Center for Disease Control.