‘Today’ show’s Hoda Kotb tests positive for COVID-19

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NEW YORK — “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb said she has tested positive for COVID-19, NBC News reported.

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Kotb was vaccinated and has received her booster shot, and told her fellow “Today” anchors that she is looking forward to going back to work, NBC News reported.

In a tweet, Kotb thanked her followers for their well-wishes and said “can’t wait to see you all when I am in the clear!”

As we previously reported, Jimmy Fallon, along with Hugh Jackman, Whoopi Goldberg, Debra Messing, LL Cool J and Jessie J all confirmed this week that they are suffering from COVID-19.

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