His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday evening, after undergoing the routine examination implemented as part of the regulations followed at the Royal Hashemite Court, the Royal Court said in a statement.

Crown Prince Al Hussein has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in very good health, it said.

In accordance with the protocol in place in case of exposure to COVID-19 by individuals already vaccinated against the virus, Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, who both tested negative on Monday, will self-quarantine for five days, it said.

The Royal Hashemite Court wishes His Royal Highness and all COVID-19 patients in Jordan a full and speedy recovery.