Health of Norwayâs king deteriorates while in hospital, palace says
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Harald, Europe's oldest current head of state, was hospitalised on Monday and was treated for anaemia.
"His Majesty the King's health deteriorated over the weekend. The King is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood, and has responded to this treatment," the palace said, while adding that his condition was stable.
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
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