Coronavirus: Sophie, Countess of Wessex, self-isolates after coming into contact with infected person

The countess is staying home as a precaution and following government guidelines.

By Tim Baker, news reporter

Friday 9 October 2020 13:25, UK

Sophie doesn't have any symptoms, said a spokeswoman
Image: Sophie doesn't have any symptoms, said a spokeswoman
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is self-isolating at home after coming into contact with someone with coronavirus.

A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said that Sophie, 55, was not experiencing any symptoms.

The countess is married to Prince Edward, the Queen's youngest son.

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Prince Edward and the countess have two children
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The palace spokeswoman said: "Earlier this week the Countess of Wessex came into contact with someone who has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

"Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home."

Edward, 56, and Sophie have two children, Lady Louise, 16, and James, Viscount Severn, 12.

The Prince of Wales tested positive for COVID-19 in March and suffered mild symptoms, including losing his sense of smell and taste.

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