Belgium’s Prince Joachim tested positive for COVID-19

News24xx.com - Belgium’s Prince Joachim, 10th in line for the throne, traveled to Spain on May 26 from his homeland for an internship. While in the city of Cordoba, he attended a party. Two days later, Joachim tested positive for COVID-19, reported BBC News. A Spanish report suggested the nephew of Belgium’s King Philippe was among the more than two dozen partygoers.

Under Cordoba’s coronavirus regulations, social gatherings are allowed up to 15 people, according to the BBC.

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Now, police in Spain have commenced a probe. For those individuals guilty of flouting lockdown regulations, each faces a whopping fine of up to $11,000.

All of the partygoers are reportedly in quarantine; and the prince, who remains in Spain, is said to be experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms.

One Cordoba government official denounced the party as “irresponsible.”

“I feel surprised and angry,” said Rafaela Valenzuela. “An incident of this type stands out at a moment of national mourning for so many dead.”

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Joachim reportedly has been involved in a long-running relationship with Spanish citizen, Victoria Ortiz. Spain, which has begun easing its strict lockdown, has experienced the sixth-highest total of coronavirus deaths of any nation at more than 27,000, according to health tracker Johns Hopkins University.

Belgium has one of the worst per capita COVID-19 death rates on the planet. With a population of 11.5 million residents, more than 9,400 citizens have been killed by the infection.