Kate Garraway joined the nationwide applause in honour of the NHS, police and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, amid her husband Derek Draper’s battle with COVID-19.
It was confirmed last week that the Good Morning Britain star’s husband had been admitted to intensive care and had tested positive for COVID-19.
Kate joined her children Darcey, 14, and William, 10, outside their home to celebrate the the hard work of those battling coronavirus, sharing a video of a fireworks display put on by her neighbours.
Support: Kate Garraway joined the nationwide applause in honour of the NHS, police and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, amid her husband Derek Draper’s battle with COVID-19 (pictured December 2019)
She wrote: ‘The neighbours added some extra sparkle to tonight’s #clapforcarers . Thank you thank you. you are all amazing.’
In the clip, Kate’s children can be seen watching the fireworks with awe, as applause is heard in the background.
While Kate did not give an update on her husband’s condition, she was inundated with good wishes from followers.
One wrote: S’end thoughts to you and your family! Hope your husband is recovering xx’ while another added: ‘Thoughts are with you and the children dear Kate and sending positive vibes to your darling Derek.’
Support: Kate joined her children Darcey, 14, and William, 10, outside their home to celebrate the the hard work of those battling coronavirus, sharing a video of a fireworks display put on by her neighbours
A third wrote: H’ope your husband is getting better kate.’
It comes one week after it emerged Derek was battling COVID-19 in intensive care, after being admitted to the hospital one week beforehand and testing positive for the virus.
Kate who hasn’t been tested but is displaying ‘mild symptoms’ is self-isolating at home with their two children.
Just days ago, the presenter voiced her fears on Good Morning Britain after meeting with Prince Charles before he tested positive for coronavirus.
She spoke about their encounter live on air, revealing that the pair had got ‘relatively close’ at the Prince’s Trust Awards on March 11.
Sparkle; In the clip, Kate’s children can be seen watching the fireworks with awe, as applause is heard in the background
Kate’s spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Kate’s husband, Derek Draper, has been taken to hospital and is being treated in intensive care with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
He was admitted on Monday and has since tested positive for the virus.
‘Kate, hasn’t been tested, however she has also been displaying mild symptoms, also since Monday, and as a result has been on strict isolation with her children at home.’
A source added to The Sun: ‘This is a desperate situation for Kate who is sick with worry about Derek’s health.
‘She is obviously off TV too. Everyone at GMB is so worried for her.’
Thank you: The star thanked key workers in an emotional Instagram post
Kate shared a video of herself clapping for the NHS earlier this month where she said her family had an ‘extra special reason’ to clap for our carers.
She wrote: ‘We had a an extra special reason to #clapthecarers in our house tonight but there’s a special reason for us all isn’t there.
‘Thank thank you to all the health workers caring for our loved ones and key workers keeping our lives going [clapping emojis] you are incredible.’
For the past two weeks, NHS workers have been the recipients of the cheers and claps from the nation.
But last week the event, organised by the Clap For Our Carers campaign, was expanded to include all key workers, such as supermarket staff, the emergency services and teachers who are continuing to work.
Tough times: It comes one week after it emerged Derek was battling COVID-19 in intensive care, after being admitted to the hospital one week beforehand and testing positive for the virus (pictured December 2019)
It comes as an urgent new appeal was launched tonight in an attempt to raise millions of pounds to support NHS nurses, doctors, staff and volunteers.
NHS Charities Together hopes the #OneMillionClaps campaign will raise at least £5million.
The appeal will be promoted with a short film voiced by David Walliams and featuring NHS staff and people from across the UK.
#OneMillionClaps is part of National COVID-19 URGENT APPEAL, which was launched two weeks ago by NHS Charities Together – the official umbrella organisation for NHS charities.
The appeal asks people to donate £5 by texting the word ‘CLAP’ followed by any messages of support to 70507.
Heartfelt: Kate shared a video of herself clapping for the NHS earlier this month where she said her family had an ‘extra special reason’ to clap for our carers
Each £5 donation will be used to provide a range of supplies and support for NHS staff and volunteers- including food, travel, accommodation and counselling. Individual messages of support will be also forwarded to local NHS charities and sent to the donors’ local hospital.
The goal is to inspire at least a million people to donate £5 – meaning more than £5million will be raised for NHS staff in just one evening.
The UK recorded 881 more coronavirus deaths on Thursday, taking Britain’s total to 7,978 as its coronavirus crisis rumbles on and 4,344 more positive tests pushed the number of patients, past and present, to 65,077.