Piers Morgan reveals he is pulling out of Good Morning Britain after suffering coronavirus symptoms – The Sun

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PIERS Morgan tonight revealed he won’t be appearing on Good Morning Britain after suffering a coronavirus symptom.

The 55-year-old presenter explained he has had a test for Covid-19 and will not be on screens until he gets the result back.

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Piers Morgan told followers he would stay off work until he got the results of a Covid-19 test

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Piers Morgan told followers he would stay off work until he got the results of a Covid-19 testCredit: Rex Features

He tweeted: “UPDATE: On medical advice, and out of an abundance of caution for a mild symptom that arose in past 48hrs, I’ve had a test for COVID-19 and so won’t be working on @GMB until I get the result back, which should be tomorrow.”

One concerned follower asked: “But who will look after the country Piers???”

Another added: “I hope you’re well Piers. We need you!”

The host, a long-time critic of the government’s coronavirus strategy, was due to appear on the ITV breakfast show alongside Susanna Reid tomorrow.

The host tweeted that he was taking time off out of 'an abundance of caution'

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The host tweeted that he was taking time off out of ‘an abundance of caution’
He explained he would have to skip tomorrow morning's show which he was due to host with Susanna Reid

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He explained he would have to skip tomorrow morning’s show which he was due to host with Susanna ReidCredit: Rex Features

The pair have been continuing to front the show from ITV’s West London studios throughout the public health crisis, which has knocked out many live TV shows.

Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid read out 105 NHS and frontline workers who have given their lives in the fight against coronavirus