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Jessica Sansome

Kate Garraway hasn't been able to visit husband Derek Draper since Christmas as she offers update on GMB

Kate Garraway has said she she still has not been able to visit husband Derek Draper after last seeing him at Christmas.

The Good Morning Britain host offered an update on Friday's show following an interview with guest Frank Bruno.

Derek, 53, was admitted to hospital in March last year after contraction coronavirus and was soon put into an induced coma.

He still remains in a form of coma called a PDOC (Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness) after the virus "wreaked havoc" on his body.

Following a chat between Kate and co-host Ben Shephard on GMB with Frank, the former professional boxer said: "If you see your husband today, just give him my regards please Kate."

To which the host replied: "I will do, unfortunately I'm not allowed to. Haven't for two months. But I will try to pass that message on. That's very kind."

Frank added: "Sorry. Please do [pass it on] from my heart. No problem."

Kate explained earlier this month how she was worried for her husband, and others who cannot see their family in hospital or care homes.

Frank Bruno mentioned Kate's huband Derek during his chat (ITV)

She said: "I haven't seen him [Derek] since Christmas, which of course means he's back into a situation where he's looking at strangers in masks.

"And I think that's the situation for everybody, they've got somebody in the hospital at the moment, it's not unique.

"It's tough. It's also the same for people in care homes. And when you're someone like him who is dealing with a consciousness problem and trying to emerge, I can't help but fear it's not helpful."

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