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Norway's King Harald V's Health Worsens Amid Hospitalization

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Norway's King Harald V, 89, has seen his health worsen due to complications from a blood disease.
  • The King is being treated for a bacterial infection and previously underwent treatment for hemolytic anemia.
  • Several family members have visited the King in the hospital, where he is on sick leave.

The health of Norway's King Harald V has deteriorated over the weekend, according to a statement from the Norwegian Royal House. The 89-year-old monarch, who is currently Europe's longest-reigning royal, has been hospitalized due to complications from a blood disease.

King Harald V is receiving antibiotic treatment for a bacterial infection, which developed after he underwent treatment for hemolytic anemia. This condition causes the rapid destruction of red blood cells, leading to symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath. He was admitted to Oslo University Hospital on August 17th for treatment of edema, a side effect of cortisone therapy, and is on sick leave for two weeks.

His planned trip to the Trøndelag region on September 1st and 2nd has been canceled due to his illness. Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon (who is acting as regent), Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and the King's sister have visited him at the hospital. Family members declined to comment as they left the hospital.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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