Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19

Michael Strahan, Professional Football Hall of Fame member and ‘Good Morning America’ co-host, tested positive for COVID-19[female[feminine, announced Thursday its co-host Robin Roberts.

“We know you’ve noticed Michael wasn’t here with us this week,” Roberts said. “He wanted us to let you know that he tested positive for COVID. He is at home in quarantine right now.”

His host colleague, George Stephanopoulos, added that many people had contacted Strahan. “He says thank you for the concern, very grateful for that and the good wishes,” said Stephanopoulos. “He’s also feeling great, he can’t wait to be back here soon.”

The host said people in the studio were allowed to be there by Disney, the parent company of ABC News, following contact tracing in accordance with CDC guidelines.

On a lighter note, Robert said she was in “constant contact” with Strahan via text message and her dog, Enzo, was keeping him “nice and warm.”

Strahan, a former New York Giants defenseman, is the latest high profile figure to reveal a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. Comedian Dave Chappelle canceled shows last week after positive test for the virus.

Ellen DeGeneres tested positive for virus in December and recently resumed hosting his talk show. Last year, Stephanopoulos tested positive after his wife, Ali Wentworth, battled COVID-19.