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KATE Garraway's Good Morning Britain co-stars say they are "praying" her sick husband Derek Draper "will pull through" as his coronavirus battle rages on.

The 53-year-old's other half has been in intensive care for two months as he fights for his life.

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 Kate Garraway showed her support to carers looking after her husband Derek last night
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Kate Garraway showed her support to carers looking after her husband Derek last nightCredit: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA

In a weekly update last night to fans on Instagram, Kate told how her "heart sinks" every day as Derek faces "new battles".

Her colleague and close friend Ben Shephard read out Kate's message before adding: "She also wanted to thank everyone for their extraordinary messages.

"She does enjoy reading them in the quieter moments when she gets a chance.

Ben's co-host Charlotte Hawkins added:"She's still going through such an awful time.

 Derek Draper has been fighting for his life for two months
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Derek Draper has been fighting for his life for two months

"Our hearts go out to her and her family through everything she is going through.

"It is nice to see she had a smile on her face. Everyone has got their fingers crossed and sending so much love.

"They are all in our prayers and so we are just hoping Derek will pull through."

Last night Kate posted a video of her daughter Darcey, 14, and son Billy, 10, taking part in the weekly Clap For Carers event outside their house, saying their ordeal was "far from over".

 She was on the pavement with daughter Darcey holding a saucepan and a wooden spoon
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She was on the pavement with daughter Darcey holding a saucepan and a wooden spoonCredit: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA
 The star paid tribute to her children saying they were 'strong even when they can see me wobbling'
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The star paid tribute to her children saying they were 'strong even when they can see me wobbling'Credit: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA

She also spoke about her gratitude towards her children for "staying strong", pointing out the NHS Better Together top her daughter was wearing.

Kate wrote: "I didn’t even know Darcey had bought this t shirt on line (with my card !) until she emerged tonight but I do know how grateful she is to the #nhs.

"I couldn’t be prouder of how she & Billy have coped with these past 2 horrific months for our family - always finding ways of lifting our spirits & staying strong even when they can see me wobbling.

"Its so wonderful to see little green shoots of hope that this dreadful disease is easing and that hopefully soon we might all be able to see each other again and hug our nearest and dearest.

 Derek Draper is currently battling coronavirus in a coma in intensive care
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Derek Draper is currently battling coronavirus in a coma in intensive careCredit: PA:Press Association/PA Images

"But the journey for me and my family seems to be far from over as everyday my heart sinks as I learn new & devastating ways this virus has more battles for Derek to fight.

"But he is still HERE & so there is still hope. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to anyone who will be affected by this, not just for the next few weeks but for the foreseeable future.

"That will be the case for many who have suffered from the disease, but also the front line workers who have been helping to treat the worst affected. The physical and mental scars will run deep and so we need to stick together far beyond the end of lockdown."

Referring to her website, she added: "Thank you so much for all your messages. I am going to share more of the things that have been keeping me going on clubgarraway.com.

Kate Garraway shares video of her clapping for NHS as she says husband Derek Draper's battle with coronavirus is 'far from over'
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