Has Kate Garraway husband, Derek Draper, recovered from coronavirus? What is his health update? Tune in to find out.
Derek Draper is the husband of Kate Garraway and an author. He has also had the experience of working as a psychotherapist. Likewise, his books are titled ‘Life Support’ and ‘Blair’s 100 Days.’
Draper formerly worked as the director of GPC Market Access. He was also a part of the Daily Express. Similarly, he worked at the LabourList Website as an editor.
Additionally, Derek was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March 2020. As his condition worsened, he was placed into an induced coma and had to stay in the hospital for over a year.
Talking about Kate, she is a journalist and broadcaster. Prior to working in Good Morning Britain, she was the co-presenter of ITV News Meridian. Likewise, she is currently working as the co-anchor of Good Morning Britain and the presenter of Mid Mornings with Kate Garraway.
After Kate opened up about Derek’s battle with COVID-19, fans are also concerned about his well-being. Let us learn about his health in detail.
Kate Garraway Husband Derek Draper Health Update
Derek Draper was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March 2020. His battle against coronavirus was not an easy one as he had to stay in the hospital for more than a year. Draper has returned back home, however, he is still dealing with the effects of it.
In fact, he was placed in an induced coma as his condition worsened. The virus had affected his pancreas, lungs, heart, liver, and kidneys. He is currently being cared for at home.
Kate, on the other hand, also went through a hard time as Derek was in the hospital. She has shared her experience on the show. Moreover, she stated that “Derek is sleeping 20 out of 24 hours a day.”
Kate has revealed that she felt guilty about leaving Derek at home while she was filming for BBC’s new show. He returned back home six months ago and is slowly recovering from the effects of the virus. Along with the fans, we are also praying for Derek’s speedy recovery.
Moving on, Kate has also made an Instagram post regarding her new show. The comment section of her post has been filled with good wishes. You can also follow her on social media sites to stay updated about her life.