Susanna Reid laughs off concerns she has coronavirus after suffering from a ‘rogue cough’ on GMB

Susanna Reid insisted she did not have coronavirus during Thursday’s Good Morning Britain, after sparking concerns with a persistent cough.

The presenter, 49, had to clear her throat several times during an interview with some of the nation’s key workers, but explained that the cough simply stemmed from an apple she had earlier that morning.

It comes after her GMB co-host Piers Morgan also denied he was suffering from COVID-19 by responding to a concerned fan on Twitter.

During the show, Susanna and Ben Shephard were chatting to key workers who were keeping the country running during the coronavirus lockdown.

But as Susanna introduced her guests she appeared to trip over her words and started to cough and splutter.

Apologising to viewers, she said: ‘Sorry, I feel like I have to explain my rogue cough.’

Susanna then clarified she’d had an apple earlier that morning and some of it had been stuck in her throat, and she continued the rest of the show with ease.

On Tuesday Piers also sparked concerns when he coughed through the first 10 minutes of the show, but later took to Twitter to clarify the issue.

A fan tweeted: ‘I’m watching you from Paris this morning. Are you feeling well, you’ve been coughing a bit this morning! Stay safe and keep yourself protected. Love GMB.’ 

Piers then responded to comments by saying: ‘All good thanks Elizabeth, just clearing my throat after a fairly sleepless night.’

Both Piers and Susanna have continued to host GMB during the coronavirus pandemic, and have been adhering to social distancing measures.

The country has been placed in lockdown during the pandemic, but the presenters have been classed as ‘key workers’ as they continue to provide key information about the outbreak.

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.