Monaco Prince Gets Covid-19, 1st Confirmed Head Of State
March 20, 2020
5:26 am
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus as number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increase in the world.
The Palace of Monaco confirmed its ruler has tested positive for the new coronavirus in a statement made available to the public on Thursday.
The monarch appears to be the first head of state who has publicly confirmed he has contracted the deadly virus.
Albert in the statement advised his people to respect confinement measures.
He added that his health is not worrying as he is being treated by doctors from The Princess Grace Hospital, named after his U.S. actress
