Robin Roberts.Photo: ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaRobin Robertsis hoping for a quick recovery after testing positive for COVID-19.On Thursday, the longtimeGood Morning Americahost, 61, explained her recent absence from the morning show, announcing that she has contracted the virus but is doing well.“Appreciate the concern about my absence this week on@GMA,” she tweeted. “Unfortunately I tested positive for Covid. Grateful my symptoms have been mild and that I’m doing well. Looking forward to returning as soon as I can.#ThankfulThursday🙏🏾#HappyFridayEve❤️"Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Roberts is the latestGMAanchor to test positive for COVID. Hours earlier, her co-anchorAmy Robachrevealed inan Instagram postthat she had tested positive for the highly contagiousomicron variant, but was already feeling better.“Appreciate all the ❤️,” Robach, 48, captioned a photo of her smiling under a blanket with two thumbs up. “I’m quickly on the mend because I’m fully vaccinated and boosted!““It was crazy though - I had exhaustion and lower back pain last weekend - not putting two and two together that those were early omicron symptoms… Just thought I was pushing myself too hard with my training runs!!” she continued. “It’s now day 6 since symptoms started, so hopefully getting stronger every day.“Robach, who isa lifelong runner and has completed multiple half and full marathons, said she “was even able to jog a few slow miles in the snow” while nearing the end of her illness.“No one else was crazy enough to run in that ❄️ so had the path to myself!” she noted. “Hunkering down now and wishing everyone a safe and beautiful weekend 💙💙"RELATED VIDEO: These Celebrities Are Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Themselves and OthersRoberts and Robach’s positive tests come amid the rising cases of coronavirussweeping the country, due mostly in part to the highly contagiousomicron variant.New York, whereGood Morning Americafilms,has been particularly hard hit in recent weeks, reporting 35,654 new cases of the virus on Thursday, according to theNew York TimesCOVID data tracker.Other stars who’ve recently tested positive includeHugh Jackman,Whoopi Goldberg,Debra Messing,LL Cool J,Jessie J, as well as late-night hostsJimmy Fallon,Seth Meyersand James Corden.The virus also impacted othermorning showsasToday’sHoda KotbandSavannah Guthrieboth tested positive for COVID earlier this month and have since recovered.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
Robin Roberts.Photo: ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua
Robin Robertsis hoping for a quick recovery after testing positive for COVID-19.On Thursday, the longtimeGood Morning Americahost, 61, explained her recent absence from the morning show, announcing that she has contracted the virus but is doing well.“Appreciate the concern about my absence this week on@GMA,” she tweeted. “Unfortunately I tested positive for Covid. Grateful my symptoms have been mild and that I’m doing well. Looking forward to returning as soon as I can.#ThankfulThursday🙏🏾#HappyFridayEve❤️"Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Roberts is the latestGMAanchor to test positive for COVID. Hours earlier, her co-anchorAmy Robachrevealed inan Instagram postthat she had tested positive for the highly contagiousomicron variant, but was already feeling better.“Appreciate all the ❤️,” Robach, 48, captioned a photo of her smiling under a blanket with two thumbs up. “I’m quickly on the mend because I’m fully vaccinated and boosted!““It was crazy though - I had exhaustion and lower back pain last weekend - not putting two and two together that those were early omicron symptoms… Just thought I was pushing myself too hard with my training runs!!” she continued. “It’s now day 6 since symptoms started, so hopefully getting stronger every day.“Robach, who isa lifelong runner and has completed multiple half and full marathons, said she “was even able to jog a few slow miles in the snow” while nearing the end of her illness.“No one else was crazy enough to run in that ❄️ so had the path to myself!” she noted. “Hunkering down now and wishing everyone a safe and beautiful weekend 💙💙"RELATED VIDEO: These Celebrities Are Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Themselves and OthersRoberts and Robach’s positive tests come amid the rising cases of coronavirussweeping the country, due mostly in part to the highly contagiousomicron variant.New York, whereGood Morning Americafilms,has been particularly hard hit in recent weeks, reporting 35,654 new cases of the virus on Thursday, according to theNew York TimesCOVID data tracker.Other stars who’ve recently tested positive includeHugh Jackman,Whoopi Goldberg,Debra Messing,LL Cool J,Jessie J, as well as late-night hostsJimmy Fallon,Seth Meyersand James Corden.The virus also impacted othermorning showsasToday’sHoda KotbandSavannah Guthrieboth tested positive for COVID earlier this month and have since recovered.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
Robin Robertsis hoping for a quick recovery after testing positive for COVID-19.
On Thursday, the longtimeGood Morning Americahost, 61, explained her recent absence from the morning show, announcing that she has contracted the virus but is doing well.
“Appreciate the concern about my absence this week on@GMA,” she tweeted. “Unfortunately I tested positive for Covid. Grateful my symptoms have been mild and that I’m doing well. Looking forward to returning as soon as I can.#ThankfulThursday🙏🏾#HappyFridayEve❤️”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Roberts is the latestGMAanchor to test positive for COVID. Hours earlier, her co-anchorAmy Robachrevealed inan Instagram postthat she had tested positive for the highly contagiousomicron variant, but was already feeling better.
“Appreciate all the ❤️,” Robach, 48, captioned a photo of her smiling under a blanket with two thumbs up. “I’m quickly on the mend because I’m fully vaccinated and boosted!”
“It was crazy though - I had exhaustion and lower back pain last weekend - not putting two and two together that those were early omicron symptoms… Just thought I was pushing myself too hard with my training runs!!” she continued. “It’s now day 6 since symptoms started, so hopefully getting stronger every day.”
Robach, who isa lifelong runner and has completed multiple half and full marathons, said she “was even able to jog a few slow miles in the snow” while nearing the end of her illness.
“No one else was crazy enough to run in that ❄️ so had the path to myself!” she noted. “Hunkering down now and wishing everyone a safe and beautiful weekend 💙💙”
RELATED VIDEO: These Celebrities Are Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Themselves and Others
Roberts and Robach’s positive tests come amid the rising cases of coronavirussweeping the country, due mostly in part to the highly contagiousomicron variant.
New York, whereGood Morning Americafilms,has been particularly hard hit in recent weeks, reporting 35,654 new cases of the virus on Thursday, according to theNew York TimesCOVID data tracker.
Other stars who’ve recently tested positive includeHugh Jackman,Whoopi Goldberg,Debra Messing,LL Cool J,Jessie J, as well as late-night hostsJimmy Fallon,Seth Meyersand James Corden.
The virus also impacted othermorning showsasToday’sHoda KotbandSavannah Guthrieboth tested positive for COVID earlier this month and have since recovered.
As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
source: people.com
