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Hoda Kotb has been absent from the Right now present resulting from a “household well being matter,” co-host Craig Melvin stated Wednesday.
Kotb hasn’t appeared dwell on this system since Feb. 17, with Savannah Guthrie additionally lacking from Wednesday’s broadcast as a result of she’s sick with COVID.
“As for Hoda, we all know a few of you're questioning how she’s doing,” Melvin stated on the present early Wednesday. “We are able to let you know Hoda’s OK. She’s acquired a household well being matter she’s been coping with.” Melvin didn't disclose additional particulars in regards to the well being problem affecting certainly one of Kotb’s relations.
“We stay up for seeing Hoda and Savannah again right here on the desk very quickly,” Melvin stated, with co-host Al Roker including: “That’s proper—we love you each.”
Kotb, 58, final appeared on present throughout a pre-recorded phase that aired on Feb. 20, Deadline studies.