Kate Garraway is "excruciatingly worried" about her husband Derek Draper as he continues to battle coronavirus.
The ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter has been self-isolating amid the global health crisis as her husband Derek is "very ill" with the virus, and after it was confirmed last week that he is in intensive care, an update issued on Friday (10.04.20) has revealed his condition has not improved.
On Friday’s episode of ‘Good Morning Britain’, Kate’s co-host Ben Shephard said on her behalf: "Derek remains in intensive care and is still very ill. I’m afraid it remains an excruciatingly worrying time.
"The NHS team who have been working on him have all been extraordinary and I know that it’s only their professionalism, dedication and bravery that has kept Derek with us so far.
"I also know that they’re working just as hard on all the patients in their care.
"It’s hard to find the right words because thank you alone isn’t enough but I do thank them because I know Derek would if he could."
Kate’s message also included a heartfelt thanks for those who have "sent messages of support" in the past week, and sent her own well wishes to everyone who has been impacted by the virus.
Continuing to read her message, Ben said: "I also want to say thank you so much to everyone who has sent messages of support. I’m sorry that I’ve not been able to respond to them but I hope you will understand I’m focusing on Derek and my family right now.
"However, in quieter moments, I am seeing them and they are so comforting and wonderful to read.
"I am very aware that I’m not the only one going through this torture, there are thousands everywhere 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 everyone going through this. You are not alone, we must all stand together and support each other.
"I’m praying to be able to talk with you with some positive news shortly. Lots of love, Kate."
Derek – who has been married to the 52-year-old presenter since 2005 – was confirmed to have been admitted to intensive care last week.
At the time, a spokesperson for Kate said: "Kate’s husband Derek Draper has been taken to hospital and is being treated in intensive care with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
"He was admitted on Monday and has since tested positive for the virus. Kate hasn’t been tested however she has also been displaying mild symptoms, also since Monday, and as a result has been on strict isolation with her children at home."
Kate Garraway is ‘excruciatingly worried’ about her husband amid coronavirus battle
