KATE Garraway’s husband is now the country’s longest-fighting Covid-19 patient after marking six months in hospital. Derek Draper was hospitalised on March 28 and has just spent his 184th day in and out of intensive care. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates The former lobbyist is believed to be the longest surviving coronavirus victim in the UK still receiving treatment in hospital after such a lengthy spell.
In August, Fatima Bridle returned home following a then record-breaking 141 days in hospital, including 105 on a ventilator.
Tonight a friend of the popular telly presenter said: “Kate has been so brave and her strength is awe-inspiring. “But the truth is that progress is very, very slow.