KATE GARRAWAY’S husband Derek Draper contracted coronavirus nearly a year ago in March 2020 which left him critically ill.
The GMB star has been giving fans regular updates on how he is doing.
What is the latest on Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper?
On February 11, 2021 Kate revealed her heartache on Good Morning Britain after being unable to see husband Derek since Christmas.
The broadcaster returned to the show after time away with illness and gave an update on Derek, who remains in a serious condition in hospital.
She said: “I haven’t been able to see him since Christmas, we’re back into situation of looking at strangers in masks.
“That’s the situation for everybody at the moment. It’s tough.
“When you’re someone like him, dealing with a consciousness problem and trying to emerge, I can’t help but fear it’s not helpful.
“There’s no end in sight to that. There’s no one to blame or be angry with. It’s tough.”
It’s been an incredibly hard year for Kate and her family after Derek fell ill with coronavirus and subsequent complications that left him in a coma.
She bravely returned to work last summer and has kept herself busy ever since.
However, she took some time off after Christmas after falling ill, which she thinks might have been a result of the immense stress she’s been under.
Kate said: “I haven’t been feeling very well.
“I think it might be one of those things where chickens come home to roost over a long year.
She added: “I took some holiday leave at home, literally within the four walls of my home, had a lot of sleep and a bit of medicine, and feeling much better.”
Timeline of Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle
Many stars such as Piers Morgan and Ben Shephard, who Kate hosts Good Morning Britain with, have sent their best wishes to the star and her husband.
Piers tweeted: “This breaks my heart. Few happier, more positive people than @kategarraway. Or a more loyal, decent friend & colleague.
“So many families like hers going through so much unimaginable anguish in this crisis. Sending all my love to Kate & continuing to root for Derek.”
She’s thanked everyone for their ongoing support and wished other families going through similar struggles her best wishes.