While most people are freaking out about the coronavirus outbreak, Prince William appears to be unfazed with the matter as he joked about the matter with healthcare workers on his recent visit to Ireland.

According to CNN, the Duke of Cambridge joked about the virus on Tuesday while meeting emergency workers at a reception in Dublin hosted by Britain’s ambassador to Ireland.

Speaking to an advance paramedic with the National Ambulance Service, William commented: “I bet everyone’s like ‘I’ve got coronavirus, I’m dying,’ and you’re like ‘no, you’ve just got a cough.'”

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The Prince further questioned whether the media blew the matter out of proportion.

“It does seem quite dramatic about coronavirus at the moment. Is it being a little hyped up, do you think, by the media?” he remarked.

In another video clip from the event the duke was heard saying: “By the way, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are spreading coronavirus, Sorry. We’re keeping an eye on that, so do tell us if we need to stop.”

According to the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 16,659 people have been tested for the coronavirus in the UK, of whom 85 have been confirmed as positive.

William’s remarks came after it emerged that he and the duchess are following guidance from Public Health England on the coronavirus threat and that meant “business as usual” for now. The royal couple shook hands with dozens of people on the first day of their tour.

Prince William’s comments irked many who commented that the virus was not a matter to joke about.

Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles also passed a light comment on the matter.