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King Harald of Norway's health worsens, remains stable amid infection
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King Harald of Norway's health worsens, remains stable amid infection

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Newswire Official statement Under investigation
  • King Harald V of Norway's health has worsened due to a blood infection, though his condition remains stable.
  • The 89-year-old monarch was hospitalized last week for hemolytic anemia and is receiving antibiotics for the infection.
  • He will remain at Oslo's National Hospital and continue his sick leave, having faced previous health issues including a leg infection and a tumor.

The health of Norway's King Harald V has deteriorated over the weekend following a blood infection, though the 89-year-old monarch remains in a stable condition. He was hospitalized last Monday due to hemolytic anemia.

According to a statement from the Royal House, the King has been treated with antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood and has responded positively to the therapy. He is currently at the National Hospital in Oslo and will continue his sick leave for the time being.

This latest health concern comes after the King was treated with cortisone for anemia, which led to fluid accumulation in his body. In February and March, Harald V also experienced a significant period of illness due to an infection in his leg, requiring hospitalization in Tenerife, Spain, where he was vacationing.

The European monarch has a history of health problems in recent years, including multiple hospitalizations for various infections. His medical history also includes the removal of a bladder tumor in 2005, the implantation of a heart valve, and knee surgery.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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