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Kate Garraway's husband has been battling coronavirus in hospital for longer than any other UK patient, it has been revealed.

Kate Garraway's husband's coronavirus battle is now the longest in the UK after he has spent six months in hospital. Derek Draper, 53, was hospitalised on 28 March, meaning he has now spent 184 days in hospital battling the deadly bug.The Good Morning Britain host's husband is now thought to be the UK's longest surviving coronavirus victim still receiving treatment in hospital.

Good Morning Britain, Kate, 53, explained: ‘We did our best to make it special.‘We had him on FaceTime,’ she said. ‘My mum and dad were on childcare duties overnight while I’m here, and they were there as well and the children, and we sort of raised a glass and said happy anniversary.‘I am going to see him today.

Kate Garraway has revealed she is going to visit her husband Derek Draper on Friday after she was unable to see him on their 15th wedding anniversary.

Kate Garraway has revealed her heartache at not being able to see husband Derek Draper on their 15th wedding anniversary. Derek, 53, has been in hospital since March after a battle with coronavirus, with doctors unsure he will be able to recover from damages caused by the bug.

Kate Garraway. During her appearance on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, the star revealed it was her 15th wedding anniversary with her husband Derek Draper, who remains in a critical condition in hospital.MORE: Kate Garraway announces break from Good Morning Britain WATCH: Kate Garraway reveals how family celebrated husband Derek's birthdayHeartbreakingly, Kate confirmed she wouldn’t be able to see Derek on their special day.

Kate Garraway has revealed she received messages of support from Prime Minister Boris Johnson as her husband fought the coronavirus. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate, who recently revealed her husband has lost eight stone in six months after being admitted to hospital, said Boris sent her a “lovely note”.

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here"The absorption of food and vomiting are problems and they're trying to work out whether that's because his cells don't produce the enzymes to digest. His liver and heart and blood vessels have been affected." Kate, who has now returned to work at Good Morning Britain, said she's been 'consumed with fear' throughout Derek's illness, but has had to pull herself together for the kids.

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper has lost eight stone in six months after he has been left fighting for his life. Good Morning Britain star Kate’s husband Derek, 53, was rushed to hospital in March after he contracted coronavirus.