Kate Garraway says husband Derek Draper is ‘still with us’ but facing huge battle with coronavirus in emotional post

KATE Garraway has said husband Derek Draper is "still with us" but facing a huge battle with coronavirus in an emotional post

The Good Morning Britain presenter, 52, updated fans on the condition of her husband, who is seriously ill in hospital fighting coronavirus.

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Sharing a video of her joining her family in clapping for carers on Thursday night, she wrote: "So much to be grateful for tonight. Derek is still with us but what a battle it is.

"So grateful too for our amazing #nhs doing so much for Derek everyday - wonderful to see all the support for them & our key workers every Thursday. We can’t thank them enough can we?

"So brave. Sending love to everyone during this ghastly time, particularly all those struggling for whatever reason- none of this is easy. Thank you so much for your messages - they mean so much to me.

"Love and so much thanks from me and the whole family. X #staypositive #hope #standtogether #nhs."

Last night, one of her fans told Kate his mum lights a candle every day for both Derek and the other people fighting the deadly virus.

They tweeted: "My mum (who's 80 next week and not a Twitter user!)has asked if I could let you know she lights a candle every day for Derek and for all those suffering from this horrendous virus.

"We send you and your family lots of love. X"

Kate was touched by the tweet, writing in response: "That’s so wonderful - thank you so much and sending love x #staypositive"

Other fans also offered their support, with one person saying: "Sending you a massive hug to you and your family.
Stay positive and we are all sending you all our strength and hope Derek pulls through"

Another added: "How lovely, I think of Kate everyday as well, praying for news on her wonderful husband"

A third said: "Thinking of everyone who is going through this lots of positive stories coming out hope and great care will see you all through this"

Kate updated her followers about Derek's condition last Friday - and admitted she is still worried about his health.

She wrote:"You may have seen over the last few that my husband Derek has been seriously ill in hospital with Covid-19.

The presenter also made a point of thanking the NHS frontline workers who had been looking after Derek.