"This terrible epidemic. This is not a good outcome," said Queen Elizabeth
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who soon turned 96, spoke of severe fatigue after contracting COVID-19 in February, despite her illness being palpable.
The Queen opened up about her health as she marked the official opening of the Royal London Hospital's Queen Elizabeth Unit, which was built in response to COVID-19 in just 5 weeks.
Queen Elizabeth recalled her experience when she spoke to staff and patients by video-link.
Speaking to a former Covid patient who needed ventilation, Rani said of the virus: "It leaves us very tired and exhausted, doesn't it?
As Patron of the @RoyalLondonHosp, The Queen has marked the official opening of the Queen Elizabeth Unit, which was built in just 5 weeks in response to Covid-19.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 10, 2022
👇 Her Majesty joined a video call with staff and patients to hear about their experiences during the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/p5SzMaG4di
"This terrible epidemic. This is not a good outcome," she said, according to footage released by the palace on Sunday.
Fears remain for the Queen's health as she spent an unscheduled overnight stay at the hospital last October, which was later revealed by the palace.