It was announced on Sunday that Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and has some cold-like symptoms. She is believed to be feeling generally well, but there is a concern given that she is 95 years old and, therefore, in the vulnerable person category.
Queen Elizabeth II is vaccinated, though, so her doctors are confident that she will be able to overcome this bout of coronavirus with some rest.
“Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms, but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” a statement from the Royal Family explained. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.”
I’m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from Covid and a rapid return to vibrant good health.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 20, 2022
How many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has the Queen had?
It is believed that Queen Elizabeth II has had three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
She received her first dose in January of 2021 along with the Duke of Edinburgh, who later died a few months later due to unrelated health issues. Even though she could have skipped the queue to get her first dose of the vaccine, the Queen waited for her age group’s turn.
Since then, it is understood that she has had two more doses of the vaccine, the original second dose and then a winter booster a few months ago.
Has the Queen had COVID-19 already?
Queen Elizabeth II is not believed to have tested positive for COVID-19 before this week’s positive test.
This, then, is a new challenge for the royal doctors, with Professor Sir Huw Thomas, head of the Medical Household and Physician to the Queen, expected to be in charge of her care these coming days.
To aid her recovery, she could be given some recently approved antiviral drugs, which reduce the risk of vulnerable people being hospitalised when testing positive for COVID-19.
