Kate Garraway issues update on Derek Draper's 'devastating' long Covid battle

Kate Garraway has paid a heartfelt tribute to the "utterly breath-taking" work that nurses do every day during her appearance at the Who Cares Wins Awards.During Sunday night's ceremony, the Good Morning Britain host was asked about her husband Derek Draper's recovery – and she gave viewers a promising update.READ: Kate Garraway reveals the advice her dad gave to husband Derek before marrying herWATCH: Kate Garraway breaks down in tears after NTAs win"He's had a good day today," she told host

Kate Garraway got emotional as she shared an update on her husband Derek Draper’s condition as he continues on his journey to recover from COVID-19.The 54 year old’s husband was one of the first British celebrities publicly diagnosed as contracting the virus in March 2020, and he endured a series of complications in hospital as well as being put in an induced coma. Derek is now home with his wife and children Darcey, 15, and William, 12, but he remains on a long road.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the sweet moment she shared with her husband Derek after she won a National Television Award for the documentary on his COVID recovery.

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Kate Garraway has said husband Derek Draper is making some good progress as he now "understands everything".The former lobbyist, 54, was first admitted to hospital in March 2020 after he contracted COVID. He was then in intensive care for months before leaving hospital one year later.MORE: Kate Garraway returns to radio work after sharing heartbreaking update on husband's healthSpeaking on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, the presenter revealed: "His eyes lit up.

Kate Garraway has shared the rather unique way she and husband Derek Draper spent their anniversary this year.The Good Morning Britain star, 54, celebrated her 16 year anniversary with Derek on 10 September. It's been a tumultuous year for the couple, following Derek's battle with Covid.

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This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby was left wiping away the tears as she struggled to contain her emotions in a chat with Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway.The 40 year old star, who was co-hosting the ITV daytime programme with Phillip Schofield, 59, became upset as she listened to her friend talk about her journey with husband Derek Draper.

Ben Shephard has made a plea to fans asking them to vote for his longtime friend and colleague Kate Garraway’s documentary Finding Derek at the National Television Awards.The Good Morning Britain presenter has known Kate for decades throughout their careers, and Ben was even featured on the heartbreaking programme giving his support to the mum-of-two. Finding Derek follows Kate through hers and husband Derek Draper’s journey after he contracted Covid-19 in March last year.

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