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Nika Shakhnazarova

Kate Garraway claps for 'amazing' NHS as husband Derek battles coronavirus in intensive care

Kate Garraway made it out to the street last night to pay tribute to the NHS as she and her two kids clapped for the brilliant doctors and nurses on the frontline.

The Good Morning Britain presenter, 52, took part just hours before issuing an update on her husband Derek Draper, who remains in intensive care as he battles coronavirus.

Sharing a video of her neighbourhood clapping to pay their respects, Kate wrote: "The neighbours added some extra sparkle to tonight’s #clapforcarers. Thank you thank you - you are all amazing."

The clip shows Kate's neighbours go the extra mile and showcase some fireworks during the 8pm clap for carers.

Kate Garraway has given thanks to the NHS (Mirrorpix)

Kate has admitted it's an "excruciatingly worrying time" for her family.

Her GMB co-star Ben Shepherd delivered her message with Good Morning Britain viewers on Thursday.

In a statement, she said: "Derek remains in intensive care and is still very ill. I’m afraid it remains an excruciatingly worrying time.

Kate filmed her kids clapping for carers (Instagram)
Their neighbours lit some fireworks (Instagram)

"The NHS team who have been working on him have all been extraordinary and I know that it’s only their professionalism, dedication and bravery that has kept Derek with us so far.

"I also know that they’re working just as hard on all the patients in their care."

She continued: "It’s hard to find the right words because thank you alone isn’t enough but i do thank them because I know Derek would if he could.

Kate filmed her neighbours clapping (Instagram)
Kate, 52, admitted it's an 'excruciatingly worrying time' for her family (WireImage)

"I also want to say thank you so much to everyone who has sent messages of support. I’m sorry that I’ve not been able to respond to them but i hope you will understand I’m focusing on Derek and my family right now."

Adding: "However, in quieter moments, I am seeing them and they are so comforting and wonderful to read.

"I am very aware that I’m not the only one going through this torture, there are thousands everywhere worried about their loved ones and hundreds more every day too that are having to deal with the worst news that their loved ones have been taken by this horrific virus."

Kate and their kids - Darcey, 14, and William, nine - are banned from seeing him in hospital while he battles the deadly bug (PA)

She concluded: "I want to send a message of love and support to everyone going through this. You are not alone, we must all stand together and support each other.

"I’m praying to be able to talk with you with some positive news shortly. Lots of love, Kate."

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