Susanna Reid hosts Good Morning Britain from home as she self-isolates due to coronavirus fears

17 March 2020, 10:07 | Updated: 17 March 2020, 14:35

By Rory O'Connor

Susanna Reid broadcast to Good Morning Britain from home this morning due to self-isolation after coronavirus fears.

Piers Morgan presented from the TV studio alongside Charlotte Hawkins and Dr Hilary Jones, while Susanna joined the show via live stream.

The 49-year-old presenter revealed she’s self-isolating due to someone in her household showing symptoms.

However, Susanna is not currently showing any symptoms of coronavirus herself.

Susanna Reid broadcasts to Good Morning Britain from home as she self-isolates amid coronavirus fears
Susanna Reid broadcasts to Good Morning Britain from home as she self-isolates amid coronavirus fears. Picture: ITV

On the show, Susanna joked to Piers: “Finally after all these years I’ve put myself in self-isolation from you.”

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Susanna continued: “Suddenly, with these new drastic action measures… it meant that if even one member of your household had [symptoms], you would all have to go into self-isolation for 14 days.

“Immediately I thought I can’t go to work and work with you guys.”

Susanna Reid broadcasts to Good Morning Britain from home as she self-isolates amid coronavirus fears
Susanna Reid broadcasts to Good Morning Britain from home as she self-isolates amid coronavirus fears. Picture: ITV

The presenter noted she feels “lucky” due to having sick pay, adding: “There are people who are self-employed… there are people who will not be paid sick pay who are on zero hour contract.

“I’m actually in a very privileged position compared to other people.”

It comes after actor Idris Elba revealed he has tested positive for the virus and is going into self-isolation with his wife Sabrina.