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Hoda Kotb inundated with prayers after shock health diagnosis

The Today star shared the news on Thursday

US Lifestyle Editor
January 6, 2022

Hoda Kotb has been inundated with prayers and well wishes after she shared a surprising health update with her co-stars on Thursday.

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The Today star revealed that she has tested positive for COVID-19, despite being vaccinated and having recently received her booster shot. She made the announcement to her co-anchors from her home, where she is currently isolating.

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Despite her illness, the mom-of-two admitted she is eager to get back to work, later taking to Twitter to reveal that she is "feeling good".

"Thx for well wishes. Feeling good… [red heart emoji] can't wait to see you all when I am in the clear! Xo," she wrote.

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Fans were quick to send messages of support, with one responding to Hoda's tweet: "Hope you're doing well Hoda, sending you, Joel and the girls lots of love and prayers to get through this as quickly and safely as possible."

A second said: "Get Well, Hoda! Already miss your laughter & sparkle!" A third added: "Praying for Jesus to intervene and heal you."

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Hoda lives with her husband and two daughters

Hoda did not reveal which home she is currently isolating in. The TV star and her fiancé Joel Schiffman have two beautiful homes: an apartment in Upper Manhattan, New York, and a four-bedroom waterfront property on Long Island.

It is more than likely though that she is still in Manhattan having celebrated New Year's Eve at their apartment.

Hoda gave fans a rare look into her home life over the holidays, sharing two snaps on her Instagram, one of her two daughters Haley Joy and Hope Catherine dancing together, and another with Joel.

Hoda celebrated the holidays in New York with her family

In the picture, they were both wearing novelty hats and holding glasses of champagne, as they relaxed in their New York apartment with classic Christmas decorations including a tree with white lights.

The 57-year-old posted the snaps and captioned them: "Here's to 2022," and her friends and fans were quick to comment, with ABC star Deborah Roberts writing: "So weird not to be with you!"

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