GMB’s Charlotte Hawkins admits she’s ‘lucky’ after Covid blood clot scare in health update

Charlotte Hawkins, 46, has admitted that she feels very “lucky” after her own Covid blood clot scare. The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed on the show in October that she was checked for a “suspected blood clot” during her recovery from Covid.

Charlotte has been in her co-star Kate Garraway’s corner since March 2020 when her husband Derek Draper was hospitalised with Covid.

The presenter spoke to OK! about how much she admires her colleague for balancing her life through such a hard time while also discussing her own health issues since contracting the virus.

The newsreader admitted she feels very “lucky” after her suspected blood clot did not come to anything serious.

She continued: “As many people know, I work with Kate Garraway, and as I’ve seen everything she’s been going through with her husband, Derek, I know how horrific the consequences of Covid can be.

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Thankfully there was no blood clot and since her return to the ITV news show the presenter has been on a very clear road to recovery.

Taking to Twitter on October 8, Charlotte said in view of her 244,100 followers: “Talking long covid on @gmb, despite luckily only having mild symptoms I’ve been left with exhaustion, brain fog & leg numbness/pain that had to be checked for suspected blood clot (fortunately wasn’t).

“Sending love to all those battling the effects & after-effects of this virus.”

Fans and friends alike were quick to share their stories and to send the presenter well wishes.