Health of Norway’s King Deteriorates While in Hospital, Palace Says
OSLO–The health of Norway’s King Harald, 89, has deteriorated during the weekend while in hospital, the royal household said in a statement on Sunday. Harald, Europe’s oldest current head of state, was hospitalised on Monday and was treated for anaemia. “His Majesty the King’s health deteriorated over the weekend. The King is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood, and has responded to this treatment,” the palace said, while adding that his condition was stable. By Terje Solsvik ...
TL;DR
- King Harald of Norway's health deteriorated over the weekend.
- The 89-year-old monarch is Europe's oldest current head of state.
- He was hospitalized on Monday and initially treated for anemia.
- The King is currently receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood.
- His condition is stable and he has responded to the treatment.