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Draper, 53, the husband of Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, was admitted with coronavirus symptoms in March 2020 and was subsequently placed in a coma. A study published in the journal The Lancet in January found that of 1,733 coronavirus patients treated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, 76% were still experiencing at least one symptom six months after their symptoms began. "Obviously within the very necessary Covid restrictions that are in place, I couldn't visit, family couldn't visit, even some of the therapeutic things we would want to do to help him move forward couldn't happen, so taking all that into account, they said, 'Right let's give this a go, let's get him home safely'. Explaining why she had written the book, Kate, who is also a Smooth Radio presenter, says: Im painfully aware that Derek would have wanted to tell his own story if he could - and one day he still may. His condition quickly worsened and he was put in a medically induced coma by doctors as Kate and the couple's children Billy and Darcy were unable to visit him due to lockdown restrictions. As well as this, he has been left diabetic from damage to his pancreas, as well as with holes in his heart and problems with his lungs and kidneys among other things. Kate Garraways husband, Derek Draper, has been in hospital since the start of April with coronavirus, but the presenter has revealed he is one of five people in the world to have been so badly affected by complications of the virus. "They talk about an evil virus, and it is.". But she suffered a big emotional crash two weeks ago, as "you can't stay like that forever". Derek caughtCovid in March 2020 and was admitted to hospital with extreme breathing difficulties. "What we want is up days but a non down day is something to celebrate as well. 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She said the family had "constructed a version" of their dinner table, so he could re-join them. It comes after Kate reflected on "many, very dark hours" amid Dereks Covid battle as she thanked the nurses who treated him, while speaking on Heart radio. Kate, 54, explained that while they are "a few weeks in" to having him back, the former lobbyist is a "long way" from the Derek Draper everyone knew. Somebody will call you back. She found out 24 hours later that somebody else with a similar sounding name had died. Kate said shes reluctant to share too much about what the treatment is, saying onGMB,I want to be slightly careful about saying too much, because Im aware everybody will go, 'What is the trial? Chatting to hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston, she told listeners: I often think we all go 'that doctor who saved my life', 'thank you to that incredible surgeon'. 2023 Cable News Network. She confirmed he is now free of the virus but in a critical condition. By Former political adviser Derek Draper, 53, was admitted in March last year with. Sobbing. Follow us on Facebook or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. His liver and heart and blood vessels have been affected.. It isn't:' Kate Garraway reveals her Covid-stricken husband Derek's last words to her as he was loaded into ambulance and his 'heartbreaking' texts from hospital before going into coma. DeSantis won't say he's running. Discussing the NHS on International Nurses Day, she thanked the team around Derek for their "incredible care" that hauled Derek back from the frightening place he was in. The topic arose after Katepreviously statedthat she wanted to give Derek her blood in an attempt to help him recover,andAdil praised her for being "so inspiring" to viewers. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Free UK delivery on orders over 20. "I mean it must be, I would have thought, because if you are still unable to communicate and very challenged mobility wise, and lung, and all the other things, then thats going to affect anxiety.". Draper was involved in a 1998 scandal known as Lobbygate, in which he was recorded discussing his close links to the British government as a lobbyist. The broadcaster has revealed that she accompanied Draper - who is currently bed-bound - on a trip to Mexico where he received specialist treatment. The broadcaster said it had felt more like 10 years, but that she was "grateful that he's still here". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She added: Were lucky, so many people have lost loved ones. Susanna Reid, a colleague and friend of Kate's, said that she has nothing but admiration for themum-of-two, who she says has been putting on a brave face and carrying on amid personal anguish. Kate Garraway has been 'eaten alive by uncertainty' as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital fighting COVID-19. A British TV anchor has opened up about her husbands harrowing, year-long ordeal with Covid-19, which has left him hospitalized since last March. Kate Garraway has given a heartbreaking update on her husband Derek Draper's ongoing battle with Covid-19, saying 'his body has been ravaged' by the virus. Before making the trip to Mexico, Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was fit to fly. She wrote: "Hello everyone - I've not been on here for a while as I've been taking time to gather myself and focus like everyone else on getting through this latest lockdown. What a brave woman How can anyone not abide by social distancing when this is happening all over the world. The revelation from Susanna comes as Kate said she was feeling "very emotional"as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital. Stefania Sarrubba. The Good Morning. The presenters husband spent more than a year in hospital after falling ill with the coronavirus. Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby when he bought sexy lingerie, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, Woman found murdered is missing mum who had not been seen since before Xmas, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He can't really move, his communication is minimal. However, after a gruelling health battle, he is still under the care of doctors. Sign up to our HELLO! Ahead of her second ITV documentary on Dereks Covid battle,Caring For Derek, Kate revealed that she accompanied her husband on an 11,000-mile trip to Mexico for cutting-edge medical treatment that they hope will make a difference to his recovery. He was brought round from the coma in July but it is still uncertain whether he can hear Kate speaking to him, but despite the serious state he is in, Kate is still grateful he is alive. She went on to say how she was previously ignorant about the work nurses do and their wide spectrum of talents. The 53-year-old former lobbyist and political author contracted Covid-19 a year ago and has since suffered organ failure. Read about our approach to external linking. The former political. Watch: Kate Garraway dedicates award win to husband Derek Draper. Kate Garraway has spoken about her husband Derek Draper's 'agony' as he fights to stay conscious in hospital. Kate's interview in Good Housekeeping comes after she returned to Instagram last week to give her many followers an update on Derek. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Derekis set to return to Mexico for 28 days next month for more treatment. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "Its just a whole new chapter that were starting on now, which is him at home and seeing how he can recover, seeing how he can recover and where he can go," Kate told Times Radio. So there are moments when you know hes in there, and he has a lot of memory.". What will happen if children catch coronavirus? Due to the pandemic, Kate and their children were not allowed to visit Derek, and she admitted it was a shock seeing him when she was finally able to call him via FaceTime with the nurses as he had lost eight stone and looked so ill and had tubes coming out of him. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 53, has kept fans up to date with Dereks condition since he has been ill, and the many other complications he now faces. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Kate discussed her husband Derek's condition on The Andrew Marr Show, Kate told Andrew of her husband's condition, Derek is still unable to move and is "a long way" from full recovery, Derek was in hospital for over a year battling the after effects of Covid-19, Kate said she is glad her husband is "home and alive", Kate previously thanked nurses who looked after her husband, Derek currently needs round-the-clock care, Kate Garraway thanks nurses for their incredible care of husband Derek, Kate reflected on "many, very dark hours", thanked the team around Derek for their "incredible care", Kate has seen The Power of Hope soar to the top of the best seller list, shes starting a "whole new chapter" with her husband, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). His recovery from his "unique" condition will involve working with physiotherapists and speech therapists. Promotional price valid until April 28. ", Kate heartbreakingly concluded: "He is a long way from the Derek Draper you knew, but he is home and alive.". Published Veronica Greenaway at her home in Fermanagh with her late husband Billy and their . "While the doctors made it very clear they wouldn't have allowed him home if there was any risk to his health, I said: "I'm not pushing you to something that's not right [am I]?' The TV presenter, 55, was back on Good Morning Britain after a three-week. . 8:46 AM EDT, Wed March 24, 2021, attempting to learn more about long Covid, the disease can also attack virtually the entire body, Broadway actor Nick Cordero die aged 41 last year. Kate Garraway has revealed that husband Derek Draper had the worst Covid-19 infection of any surviving patient as the virus ravaged his lungs last year. Good Morning Britain anchor Kate and her family have been through hell over the past year after former Labour aide Derek was taken into hospital with symptoms of coronavirus. Susanna said: It has been a nightmare that has knocked all of us for six, but Kate is living through it every day. Kate Garraway, 53, has become a source of inspiration for her colleagues, as they praised her continued work ethic as her husband battles the deadly coronavirus. "He . Good Morning Britain presenter recounts year since her husband Derek Draper was first hospitalised. More info. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Former political adviser Derek Draper, 53, was admitted in March last year with coronavirus symptoms, before having to be put into a coma. Mr Draper has been been taken off all support machines and breathing apparatus but will receive 24-hour care at their newly adapted north London home. A number of British TV personalities shared messages of support after the program aired. WATCH: Emotional moment Derek Draper hugs his son. "The fight with the virus has been won, but it's wreaked extraordinary damage to his body and we don't know if he can recover from that," she said. Families are suffering! Read about our approach to external linking. What's he waiting for? Something went wrong, please try again later. ', Phillip Schofield brutally shut down by guest in awkward spat, Holly Willoughby fumes as pub owner details death threats, Holly Willoughby shares rare snap with daughter Belle amid new move, Rita Simons: EastEnders Roxy Mitchell found love with former co-star (PHOTOS), Phillip Schofield 'splurges on 2million pad' near This Morning star (NEWS), James Martin opens up on 'weird' food allergy. 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