Kate Garraway issues update on seriously ill husband

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief

Published: April 23 2020 | 22:35

Last updated: April 23 2020 | 23:47

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway says that husband Derek Draper remains "critically ill" in hospital with coronavirus.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has said that her husband Derek Draper is still "critically ill" in hospital with coronavirus.

The 52-year-old has now been in hospital for three and a half weeks battling the deadly disease, which has killed more than 190,000 people worldwide to date.

Taking to Instagram tonight, Garraway posted a video of her and her children clapping for carers and took the opportunity to update followers on her husband's condition.

Talking about the NHS, she wrote: "None of those keeping my Derek alive have ever made me feel it's a chore, they want to win this as much as I want them to, but it must be so hard. He is still critically ill in intensive care, but where there is life there is hope. Thank you #nhs from the bottom of my heart."

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Another emotional #clapthecarers & never has it been more needed. If this pandemic #lockdown is dragging on for us, imagine what it is like for them. Shift after endlessly long shift , bravely going to work, to battle the virus and give our loved ones a chance. None of those keeping my Derek alive have ever made me feel it's a chore, they want to win this as much as I want them to, but it must be so hard. He is still critically ill in intensive care, but where there is life there is hope. Thank you #nhs from the bottom of my heart . Thank you too for all your wonderful messages and advice of how to get through this. I am gathering the things that have helped me and putting them on my free clubgarraway.com ( link in bio) . I know I am not alone in struggling . We are all facing challenges , whether we have a sick loved one or not , so let's stand together & I hope something on there helps YOU - even if it's just to share!! Lots of love Kate xxx #hope #love

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