Kate Garraway has admitted Derek Draper remains "very damaged" as she gave a rare update on his health. The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband has been suffering long-term effects ever since contracting coronavirus in 2020.
Former political advisor Derek is believed to be the worst-affected living Covid patient in the UK after spending 13 months in hospital between March 2020 and April 2021. The dad-of-two returned home and receives round-the-clock care but has been unable to fully communicate, has issues with mobility, and has struggled with major health problems.
Since Derek became ill, Kate has balanced work and family commitments - looking after their two children Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12. But Kate took some time out to explore her family's past alongside Alison Hammond. Speaking about Derek in a new episode of ITV documentary series, DNA Journey, which aired on Thursday night, the 55-year-old referenced her husband's ill health and gave an update.
