Fans lift Kate Garraway’s spirits as husband Derek’s Covid-19 continues to battle coronavirus

Fans have been lifting Kate Garraway’s spirits as husband Derek Draper continues to battle coronavirus.

On Thursday night the Good Morning Britain presenter revealed her husband Derek is ‘still with us’ and ‘fighting so hard’ and the following day, the 53-year-old said she has been given hope by fans sharing their stories of recovery after weeks in ICU.

One fan told her about her own husband’s survival after seven weeks in intensive care.

Kate shared a clip of herself clapping for carers to Instagram on Thursday night, in support of the NHS.

One fan replied: ‘Keep the faith Kate. We have my husband back after a seven week fight in ITU miracles do happen,’ to which Kate replied: ‘So happy to hear that – much love.’

Another follower wrote: ‘You are amazing Kate, you are one of the strongest women ever! I saw on the news there was an 85-year-old man who had been in intensive care for 49 days and he went home this week!’ with Kate replying with pink hearts.