Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper is “still very ill” in intensive care.
The Good Morning Britain star’s husband was admitted into intensive care last week, after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Kate, who has ‘mild symptoms’ of the virus, is currently self-isolating at home, but passed on a statement for her GMB colleague Ben Shephard to read out this morning.
In the statement, Kate wrote: “Derek remains in intensive care and is still very ill. I’m afraid it remains an excruciatingly worrying time.”
“The NHS team that have been working on him have been extraordinary and I know its only their professionalism, dedication and bravery that has kept Derek with us so far. I also know that they are working just as hard on all the patients in their care.”
“It’s hard to find the right words because thank you alone just doesn’t seem enough but I do thank them with all my heart as I know Derek would if he could.”
“I would like to thank everyone who has sent messages of support. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to respond to them, but I’m sure you’ll understand I’m doing everything I can to focus on Derek right now.”
“However in quieter moments I’m seeing them and they are so comforting and wonderful to read,” she continued.
‘I want to send a message of love and support to all of you going through this. You are not alone. We must all stand together and support each other.’@kategarraway thanks everyone for their support and best wishes for her husband Derek who is battling coronavirus ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dMYG1v7e0s
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 10, 2020
“I’m very aware I’m not the only one going through this torture, there are thousands of families everywhere are worried about their loved ones and hundreds more every day too that are having to deal with the worst news that their loved ones have been taken by this horrific virus.”
“I want to send a message of love and support to all of you going through this you are not alone we must all stand together and support one another and I’m praying to be able to talk with you with some positive news shortly. Lots of love, Kate.”
Kate’s statement was read out after her and her children Darcey, 14, and William, 10, joined the nationwide applause in honour of the NHS last night.
The presenter shared a video of them outside their home as neighbours set off fireworks in their area.
