Today, Sunday, Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Britain, had contracted the Corona virus, explaining that she was suffering from mild symptoms, while the government was preparing to present a plan to ease restrictions and measures to contain the epidemic.
"The Queen's tests have come back positive. Her Majesty is suffering from mild cold-like symptoms and is expected to continue minor duties at Windsor Castle this week," the palace said in a statement.
The statement added that the Queen, 95, will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all appropriate instructions.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a tweet on Twitter, "I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone in wishing Her Majesty the Queen a speedy recovery from the Corona virus and a return to full health and vitality."
British Health Secretary Sajid Javid tweeted, "Wishing Her Majesty the Queen a speedy recovery."
The leader of the opposition Labor Party, Keir Starmer, also tweeted, wishing the Queen "a speedy recovery".
And 10 days ago, Crown Prince Charles, 73, withdrew from one of the events, after he was confirmed to be infected with Corona for the second time.
A source in the palace said that he had met the queen only days before her.
Johnson visits a vaccination center earlier (Reuters)
Johnson's plan
In a related context, Johnson, in response to a question from the BBC about how to detect new mutant from the Corona virus, said that he wanted to ensure the ability to detect new mutant and return to normal as soon as possible.
"For coronavirus testing, we don't need to keep spending about two billion pounds a month ($2.7 billion), which is what we were doing in January," he added.
Johnson will outline plans this week to "coexist" with the epidemic, amid proposals to stop free testing for the Corona virus, stop some health studies, and lift the rest of the restrictions imposed.
Royal spokesman Alastair Bruce said the government's move would not be affected by the Queen's infection with the virus, adding that she "does not want anyone to change any decision based on her health condition."