23 Feb 2022

Covid-19: Queen cancels virtual engagement after testing positive

From Morning Report, 6:21 am on 23 February 2022

To the UK, where the Queen has cancelled her virtual engagements overnight as she continues to experience Covid-19 symptoms.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the 95-year-old Monarch will continue with light duties and it's understood a decision on her involvement in upcoming engagements will be made closer to the time.

She has been self-isolating at Windsor Castle since testing positive on Sunday.

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney spoke to Corin Dann.