KATE Garraway’s husband Derek is still “unresponsive” to her speaking to him every night as he continues to battle coronavirus in intensive care.
Ben Shephard updated Good Morning Britain viewers on Derek’s condition after a month-long battle against the deadly virus.
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While he’s still in a coma and unresponsive, Kate is keeping her hope alive.
After Ben read out Kate’s Twitter update, Ranvir Singh said: “It’s a dreadful time and I think she’s at home with two children and trying to keep it going.
“It’s a total unknown. But as she said, as long as he’s here there’s absolute hope.”
Ben added: “Twenty four hours at a time and she rightly pointed out, he’s getting extraordinary care, she gets the chance to phone in the evenings and talk to him.”
Rishi then confirmed he’s not able to respond yet: “He’s not responding yet, I don’t think.”
“That’s pretty standard with Kate!” Ben joked.
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Kate reassured fans that Derek is “still with us” in her latest update on Twitter.
Sharing a video of her joining her family in clapping for carers on Thursday night, she wrote: “So much to be grateful for tonight. Derek is still with us but what a battle it is.
“So grateful too for our amazing #nhs doing so much for Derek everyday – wonderful to see all the support for them & our key workers every Thursday. We can’t thank them enough can we?
“So brave. Sending love to everyone during this ghastly time, particularly all those struggling for whatever reason- none of this is easy. Thank you so much for your messages – they mean so much to me.
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Kate Garraway says husband Derek is ‘still with us’ as he battles coronavirus
“Love and so much thanks from me and the whole family. X #staypositive #hope #standtogether #nhs.”
Ben told viewers last week that Kate is able to read and play music to Derek while he’s in his coma.
Ben said: “She also wanted to share that she’s been able to speak to Derek in the evenings in a coma.
“We had some guests on last week and I think a lot of hospitals are doing this, they are offering families the chance to speak to their loved ones who can’t respond because their in comas.
“But she’s been able to share music with him, to talk to him and just support him.”