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Piers Morgan tests negative for the coronavirus, but will stay out of work while recovering from the symptoms that led to his exam.
The 55-year-old GMB presenter missed today’s show after he revealed on social media yesterday that he had developed a “mild symptom” and would be screened for Covid-19.
However, on Twitter tonight, he confirmed that everything has been made clear to him.
He said: ‘My COVID-19 test was negative. My doctor advised me to perform the test after developing possible coronavirus symptoms, and I had the right to do it as a government-appointed essential worker.
“I will return to @GMB as soon as my doctor tells me that I am okay to go back to work.”
Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock sent his best wishes to Piers.
Piers Morgan confirmed tonight that he has tested negative for coronavirus, but will stay away from Good Morning Britain until he recovers from the disease.
Hancock, who had his own battle with the coronavirus and who previously clashed with the GMB host on the morning ITV show, tweeted that he expected Mr. Morgan to test positive for Covid-19 that the symptoms would be mild.
Earlier this morning, presenter co-host Susannah Reid, who was joined on the show by Tipping Point host Ben Shephard, sent her ‘best wishes’ to Mr Morgan at the start of the show.
She said: “We send our best wishes to you Docks and we promise that we will do our best while you are not here.”
Speaking on this morning’s show, television doctor Hilary Jones explained that Morgan has no consistent symptoms with Covid-19, but has undergone a test and remains out of the show as a precaution.
Morgan had previously announced on Twitter that she would not be on the show today after feeling unwell over the weekend.
Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid (pictured) are featured today on Good Morning Britain in the absence of Piers
The presenter (left with co-host Susanna Reid) has been one of the loudest voices that has held the government accountable during the crisis.
He had been going to the West London studio every morning, putting on makeup and sitting two meters from co-hostess Susanna Reid.
Morgan tweeted on Sunday night: ‘UPDATE: Out of medical advice, and out of precaution for a mild symptom that arose in the past 48 hours, I was tested for COVID-19 and will not be working at @ GMB until I retrieve the result, it should be tomorrow.
He received several messages of support on Twitter, including Mr. Hancock.
Hancock said: ‘Sorry to see Piers Morgan, you have symptoms of coronavirus.
“If it is positive, I sincerely hope it will be mild. Get well soon.”
Morgan’s scare comes after co-host Ms Reid was isolated in her London home for two weeks in March after a family member developed the symptoms of the error.
Ben Shepard, Susanna Reid and Dr. Hilary Jones discussed Mr. Morgan’s health on Good Morning Britain this morning.
Morgan, who is usually on the show with Ms Reid Monday through Wednesday, has been one of the strongest voices that has held the government accountable during the crisis.
Since the country was closed on March 23, he has become the interviewer most feared by ministers due to his ruthless scrutiny of the events.
He has spoken the truth to power at all times, including fiercely questioning the decisions made by the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States.
In an article for MailOnline on Thursday, the columnist called Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s first press conference after hitting Covid ‘complete and utter bullsh * t’.
He said Johnson’s speech had made the President of the United States, Donald Trump, appear credible and that his Brexit strategy cannot be used to beat the virus.
Morgan wrote: “ When Boris fans, the vast majority of them with union jack flags and Brexit slogans on their profiles, yell at me all day on Twitter for challenging their hero’s coronavirus strategy, they do so because they Any government criticism of this crisis is a repeat of the viciously toxic and partisan Brexit campaign. ”
He added: “None of Boris Johnson’s political skills that earned him the referendum and the December elections work as they did before the virus attack.”
The journalist pointed to a painting that was shown at the end of the briefing on the ‘Global Death Comparision’.
He saw how it showed that the UK was being the second most affected country in the world by Covid-19 deaths.
On Sunday, the death toll in Britain rose from 315 to 28,446, making it on track to become the hardest hit in Europe.
Its toll is now 264 behind Italy, the continent’s original epicenter, which it will likely overcome tomorrow to suffer the second highest deaths in the world after the US. USA
Johnson was not the only world leader Morgan has targeted, as he came face to face with President Trump over the US coronavirus strategy. USA
The presenter has repeatedly called Trump’s approach to error, which has swept across the United States and killed more than 65,000 people.
The presenter has repeatedly called Trump’s approach (in Sunday’s photo) about the mistake, which has swept across the United States and killed more than 65,000 people.
This culminated in him saying Trump was “ crazy ” for his handling of the crisis.
The President of the United States faced widespread ridicule after suggesting that the coronavirus be addressed with the use of “powerful” ultraviolet light or even that disinfectant be injected into patients.
Beginning his column by telling Trump to “shut up,” Morgan warned the president for using his position to convey “crazy theories.”
The presenter later announced that Trump had stopped following him on Twitter.
Morgan’s rapprochement with politicians was vindicated last week when OFCOM authorized him for his “combative” style.
The GMB presenter drew more than 3,000 complaints from two interviews with care minister Helen Whately on the show last month.
Nearly 600 viewers also complained about another interview with Health Secretary Matt Hancock on April 16.
But Ofcom said: “It is clearly in the public interest that broadcasters are able to hold policy makers accountable.”
Morgan questioned Ms. Whately about the number of NHS and care workers who died from Covid-19 and accused her of “massively underestimating” the effects of the virus.
In the interview, Ms. Whately claimed that 76 NHS and healthcare workers had died from the disease, to which the host replied, ‘You see these numbers again, they are completely wrong.
Care Minister Helen Whately (right) received two of the journalist’s most memorable displays (left) in a week last month.
“The actual number of all people who work in the NHS and care homes who have died is actually 111.”
Hancock was challenged by the MailOnline columnist about whether he would volunteer for a pay cut.
During the April 16 exchange, Morgan was also angered when the politician claimed that the government was prepared for the pandemic and said, “Stop playing that game with me, Mr. Hancock.” You are buying yourself a little time.
Morgan said he would have “admired” Hancock more if he had admitted that the Health Department “was not prepared” for the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the National Health Service.
He added: “His determined refusal to admit that he made a mistake here irritates me and misjudges the public mood.”
The couple continued to collide as Morgan punished Hancock, reminding him that he runs the show after the politician urged him to “let him speak” during the interview.
At Good Morning Britain, Morgan said of the surveillance investigation: “They have not delayed any of the complaints.” I’m glad about that.
‘Freedom of expression is important and the journalists who do their work are important. Make the government think about every decision they are making, holding them accountable.
‘We do our work, they do theirs. But here we are all on the same side and we must not confuse challenging the government with wanting the government to fail.
‘I want our government to succeed. We do this challenge every day with ministers to help them make better decisions so that fewer people die.
‘We are on the same side against the same enemy. It is not a referendum, it is not an election, it is a virus against the world. ‘
