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Austrian Archduke becomes first royal to be diagnosed with coronavirus



AUSTRIA: Karl von Habsburg, the Archduke of Austria, has been quarantined after he tested positive for coronavirus.

The 59-year-old politician, who also heads the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, confirmed the news to Austrian TV channel oe24.

The grandson of the last Emperor of Austria, Charles I of Austria, is said to have begun experiencing symptoms last week.

He, however, said he is ‘fine’ and termed the virus ‘annoying’.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Publish Date : 17 March 2020 20:09 PM

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