Kate Garraway revealed husband Derek remains “very damaged” following his battle with COVID-19.
Of course, Derek was hospitalised in March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, after contracting the virus.
He went on to spend more than a year in hospital, returning home with round-the-clock care in April 2021.
Kate Garraway issues husband Derek update
Appearing on DNA Journey last night (October 6) with Alison Hammond, Kate admitted that 2020 had been a “devastating” year for the family.
Kate shares kids Darcey and Billie with Derek.
Speaking on the show last night, Kate looked back at a “devastating” 2020 and the damage that COVID-19 has inflicted on her beloved husband.
He has been in and out of hospital this year, with Kate revealing he had an operation on his kidneys over the summer.
With Derek, he got very sick very early on in the pandemic and has remained very damaged.
At the time, a source claimed: “This is another hammer blow for poor Derek.
“He is giving the fight against COVID his absolute all, but his kidneys have suffered some pretty serious damage.”
The news of his operation came just weeks after he returned home from hospital following a
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