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The health of Norway’s King Harald deteriorates over the weekend

The health of Norway’s King Harald deteriorates over the weekend

Summary

King Harald of Norway, 89 years old, was hospitalized last week due to a bacterial blood infection. He is currently stable and receiving antibiotics while his son, Crown Prince Haakon, is acting as regent.

Key Facts

  • King Harald has been on sick leave for several weeks.
  • He was admitted to the National Hospital about a week ago.
  • The king has a bacterial blood infection and is being treated with antibiotics.
  • His condition is stable according to the royal palace.
  • Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent during the king’s illness.
  • King Harald also suffers from hemolytic anemia, a condition affecting red blood cells.
  • He was being treated with cortisone, which caused fluid buildup requiring hospital care.
  • King Harald has been Norway’s monarch since 1991 and has had several hospital stays in recent years.
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