Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is in intensive care in hospital after contracting the deadly coronavirus.
The 52-year-old - a former advisor to Tony Blair - tested positive after being rushed to hospital with serious symptoms.
A spokesperson for the Good Morning Britain presenter said: "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."
Fellow GMB host Piers Morgan wrote on Twitter: "Now it's been made public, I can say this horrendous situation has brought the Coronavirus crisis sharply into the hearts of all of us @GMB. My love & prayers to Kate & Derek."
Susanna Reid added: "All my love to Kate and Derek."
Garraway and Draper have two children, 14-year-old Darcey and 10-year-old William.
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