Television personality Kate Garraway has shared an update on her husband Derek Draper’s condition as he continues to battle coronavirus.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 52, revealed in an emotional Instagram post that her 52-year-old hubby is still fighting the deadly disease.
An emotional Kate paid tribute to NHS staff as she posted a video of her family applauding the carers outside her home.
She penned to her 679,000 followers alongside the short clip: “Another emotional clap for carers and never has it been more needed.
“If this pandemic lockdown is dragging on for us, imagine what it is like for them.
Kate Garraway has announced her husband Derek Draper is still battling coronavirus in an emotional Instagram post (Image: WireImage)
“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 and I hope something on there helps you – even if it’s just to share!! Lots of love Kate xxx”
Kate’s husband Derek is currently in intensive care battling coronavirus (Image: Mirrorpix)
The former I’m A Celeb contestant previously praised NHS workers for “keeping her husband alive” during the pandemic, and also thanked her neighbours for their own kind gestures, which included delivering meals for her family.
Kate took to Instagram last week to share a video of the fireworks set off by her neighbours in honour of NHS staff, as the nation came together to Clap For Carers.
The ITV star, who has daughter Darcey, 14, and son William, 10, explained Derek was still battling the deadly virus Covid-19, and also praised neighbours for their own offers of help.
Kate penned: “From the bottom of my heart a billion thank yous to the extraordinary #nhsworkers whose skills, dedication and downright guts in the face of so much personal risk, are keeping my Derek alive, just as they are doing for thousands of covid patients.
Kate and Derek have been married for 15 years, tying the knot back in 2005 (Image: PA)
“I’m afraid he is still in a deeply critical condition, but he is still here, which means there is hope. Sending so much love and support to the thousands who have had that hope for their loved ones stolen by this hideous disease.”
She continued: “You are not alone and I hope that helps give you strength to withstand the torture of grief.
“Thank you, too, to my own little band of ‘key workers’, the neighbours who let off fireworks tonight for the #nhs, gave the Easter bunny a helping hand to make life feel a bit more normal for Darcey & Billy, those who have dropped off food, and friends family and all of you who have sent messages of love and support. It’s such a comfort.”
Kate’s Good Morning Britain colleagues have been rallying around her in recent weeks, with Ben Shephard making a moving statement on this morning’s show.
Kate and Derek have been married for 15 years, tying the knot back in 2005.
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