BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has revealed he has been in hospital with pneumonia.
The presenter warned everyone to “keep safe and follow the guidelines” after being treated at Kings College Hospital in Camberwell, London.The 58-year-old confirmed he is set to return to
BBC News in the coming days.
In a tweet, the presenter wrote: “Big thanks to @KingsCollegeNHS for superb care #pneumonia I’ll be back at @BBCNews this week — keep safe everyone and follow the guidelines #StayHomeSaveLives.”Big thanks to @KingsCollegeNHS for superb care #pneumonia I’ll be back at @BBCNews this week — keep safe everyone and follow the guidelines #StayHomeSaveLives 🏴🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dq6crgWVxz— Huw Edwards (@huwbbc) April 5, 2020Sky News’ Alistair Bruce was one among the first to send his best wishes to the BBC News anchor, tweeting: “Huw, really good news that you have conquered this vile pestilence and our thanks to those that fought with you. #NHSheroes.”Huw, really good news that you have conquered this vile pestilence and our thanks to those that fought with you. #NHSheroes— Alastair Bruce (@AlastairBruce_) April 5, 2020Glad to hear you are back and fighting fit, Huw 💪💪— Grant Tucker (@GrantTucker) April 5, 2020Oh no, you had this, so sorry and very glad to hear you’re feeling better!— Prof Kate Williams (@KateWilliamsme) April 5, 2020It will be very reassuring to see you back on air. Bravo you - and bravo those who have cared for you.— Petroc Trelawny (@PetrocTrelawny) April 6, 2020Excellent news. Will be great to see you back xx— Rajini Vaidyanathan (@BBCRajiniV) April 5, 2020Pneumonia is an inflammation of the tissue in one or both lungs usually caused by a bacterial infection.
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