Prince of Wales and Mark Drakeford both test positive for Covid

Welsh Economy Minister Vaughan Gething will speak at tomorrow's Covid review for Wales

Author: Polly OliverPublished 10th Feb 2022
Last updated 10th Feb 2022

The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating, according to Clarence House.

It is the second time heir to the throne Charles, 73, has contracted coronavirus, after he fell ill with the virus in 2020.

A message on the prince's official Twitter page read:

"This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating.

"HRH is deeply disappointed not to be able to attend today's events in Winchester and will look to reschedule his visit as soon as possible."

We've also heard today that Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating.

That news come ahead of tomorrow's review of coronavirus legislation in Wales.

Economy minister Vaughan Gething will now take Friday's press conference.