My husband is still in a “deeply critical condition”

Kate Garraway has said that her husband is still in a “deeply critical condition” after he was admitted to the hospital with coronavirus.

Derek Draper, 52, a former lobbyist and political adviser, has been in the hospital since late March.

Good Morning Britain host Garraway, also 52, praised the NHS staff for “keeping my Derek alive” and said “there is hope.”

She wrote on Instagram: “From the bottom of my heart, a billion thanks to the extraordinary NHS workers, whose skills, dedication and openness in the face of so much personal risk, keep my Derek alive, as they are doing for thousands of greedy patients.

Kate Garraway and Derek Draper in 2008 (Tim Ireland / PA)

“I am afraid he is still in a very critical condition, but he is still here, which means there is hope.”

Garraway, who has a daughter and son with Draper, whom she married in 2005, said: “Sending so much love and support to the thousands who have had that hope for their loved ones stolen by this horrible disease.

“You are not alone and I hope that helps you resist the torture of pain.”

He said he had received a lot of support from neighbors since Draper went to the hospital.

“Thanks, too, to my own little band of ‘key workers,’ the neighbors who left fireworks tonight for the NHS, helped the Easter bunny make life feel a little more normal for Darcey and Billy, those who have left food, friends, family and all of you who have sent messages of love and support, “said the presenter.

“It’s a great comfort. We should all be together. #Clapthecarers #love #hope.”

Garraway was also forced to isolate herself after she showed symptoms of Covid-19.