Professional football Hall of Fame player and “Good Morning America” co-host Michael Strahan tested positive for COVID-19, announced its co-host Robin Roberts on Thursday.
“We know you realized that Michael was not here with us this week,” said Roberts. “He wanted us to let you know that his test was positive for COVID. He’s quarantined at home now.”
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Host colleague George Stephanopoulos added that many people have contacted Strahan. “He says thank you for your concern, very grateful for that and good wishes,” said Stephanopoulos. “He is also feeling well, looking forward to returning here soon.”
The host said those in the studio were cleared to be there by Disney, the parent company of ABC News, following contact tracking in accordance with CDC guidelines.
On a lighter note, Robert said that she was in “constant contact” with Strahan via text message and that her dog, Enzo, kept him “well and warm”.
Strahan, a former defensive winger for the New York Giants, is the last high-profile figure to reveal a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Comedian Dave Chappelle canceled shows last week after positive test for the virus.
Ellen DeGeneres tested positive for the virus in December and recently returned to present his talk show. Last year, Stephanopoulos tested positive after his wife, Ali Wentworth, was fighting the COVID-19.