Is Wendy Williams vaccinated against Covid-19?
WENDY Williams' fall return has been delayed after it was announced that she is suffering from Covid-19.
The talk show host's diagnosis was made public shared on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Is Wendy Williams vaccinated?
's is considered a "breakthrough case" as the New Jersey native has been fully vaccinated.
Wendy had previously sworn off the vaccine when she expressed her concerns surrounding the vaccine to Dr Oz, in March 2021.
She said: "No, I don't trust it.
"I've never gotten the flu shot either, though, and you and I have talked about that."
"Several of the doctors on my team have told me, 'Wendy, get the flu shot.' I've never had the flu. I'm not getting a flu shot. I very rarely get a cold. I never have headaches.
"I don't take Aspirin because I feel my heart murmur or something like that."
She concluded: "I don't trust it."
While Dr Oz failed to convince her otherwise, Wendy eventually backtracked and complied with the vaccination.
In May 2021, she also announced that her live studio audience will only be allowed to return if they were fully vaccinated.
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What do we know about Wendy Williams' Covid-19 breakthrough case?
Wendy had to bow out of promotional activities for her
The 57-year-old could not take part in said activities because of that .
It was during these evaluations that Wendy learned of her condition..
The show's statement said: "While , Wendy has tested positive for a breakthrough case of Covid-19."
No information related to her symptoms or current state has been disclosed with the public.
The announcement comes mere days after she was seen looking frail outside of her apartment, while wearing hospital socks.
This further delays the host's return to the air, originally set for Monday, September 20.
When will Wendy Williams be back hosting her daytime TV show?
Fox and BET viewers will have to remain patient.
In their statement, The Wendy Williams Show's representatives stated that season 13 of the programme will kick off in a matter of weeks.
If all goes well, the show will be airing during the , 2021.
The statement said: "To allow Wendy time to quarantine and fully recover and to ensure that our production fully abides by SAG/AFTRA and DGA Covid protocols, we expect to begin the 13th season of on Monday, October 4."
In the meantime, viewers can expect repeats of the talk show.
The Wendy Williams Show was on a hiatus in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but had a brief return with Wendy hosting from her New York apartment.
In December, 2020, however, production was halted again following .
It was then renewed for another 2021-2022 season.
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Over the years, Wendy has battled several health issues as she suffers from and an immune disorder that dates back to 1999.