Prince Albert II of Monaco, 62, positive for nCoV, became the first person to become infected with the virus.

Monaco's Royal Palace today said Prince Albert II was tested earlier this week and the results showed he was positive for nCoV. The 62-year-old prince is the first head of state to be infected with nCoV.

According to the royal notice of Monaco, Prince Albert II's health is now stable and he still works normally in a private room at the palace. However, he is being monitored by doctors and medical professionals.

His Majesty also called 39,000 people of Monaco to comply with the quarantine regulations to prevent the virus from spreading. It is unclear whether Prince's wife, Princess Charlene, has tested for nCoV. Monaco Prime Minister Serge Telle three days ago also announced a nCoV infection.

Prince Albert has ruled the principality of Monaco since July 2005, after his father's death. He married a former fisherman who attended the South African Olympics Charlene Wittstock in 2011.

Covid-119 appeared in 176 countries and territories after its inauguration in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province of China in December 2019. The epidemic has infected more than 227,000 people, more than 9,300 people died and nearly 86,000 people recovered.

Monaco currently records 9 cases of nCoV infection since the first case was detected on 28/2. The Principality requires all public places to be closed starting at midnight on March 21 to strengthen measures to control the spread of the disease.