Yahoo News Kate Garraway reveals husband has 'worrying downs' amid coronavirus battle
Watch: Kate Garraway gives update on husband’s condition
Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has told how her husband still goes through some “worrying downs” as he remains in hospital amid his coronavirus battle.
Derek Draper, the TV star’s husband of 15 years, fell ill in March and has been in hospital since then.
He is currently in "a minimal state of consciousness" after being in a coma for weeks, although he is now coronavirus-free.
Speaking on GMB, Garraway said Draper is “pretty stable” right now but that things are still up and down.
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She told co-host Susanna Reid: "The problem is, I feel like I'm just boring everyone to death really because it ends up with the same thing, which is stable but actually in between when I’m not talking to you there are big ups and big downs.
‘The last few days have been pretty stable so we’re keeping everything crossed.’ @Kategarraway gives an update on her husband Derek’s condition in hospital.
She says her daughter Darcy and Derek’s parents have not been able to visit him for a long time. 😢 pic.twitter.com/HAoRfoQosy— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) October 15, 2020
“Not big ups really, small improvements and worrying downs as well.”
"The last few days have been pretty stable so we are keeping everything crossed,” she added.
Garraway has two children with Draper, daughter Darcey, 14, and 11-year-old son Billy.
The family have only been able to have limited contact with Draper due to quarantine restrictions although have regularly seen him on FaceTime.
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The TV star recently told how tough it was not being able to be with Draper on their wedding anniversary.
'You have to think at least here's here with you, you just have to keep going.'
Today is @Kategarraway and her husband Derek's 15th wedding anniversary💍
She won't be able to see him but we are sending all our love and congratulations. pic.twitter.com/LxttbgdWxs— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) September 10, 2020
She said on GMB: “What an extraordinary thing. I won’t be able to see him today.
“I kind of hoped I would but it hasn’t worked out that way for the visit… But maybe it would be a bit strange anyway. So it’s a tough day.”
Watch: Kate Garraway says it’s been ‘a tough week’ for husband Derek Draper
