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George Alagiah ‘gutted’ to stay away from BBC newsroom amid Covid-19 outbreak

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BBC presenter George Alagiah has said he is “absolutely gutted” but has decided to “stay away from the newsroom” amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The newsreader, 64, was diagnosed with stage-four bowel cancer in April 2014 and continues to receive treatment. In a tweet he said: “Absolutely gutted.

After talking to colleagues and doctors I’ve decided to stay away from the newsroom. “I’m on a few weeks cancer treatment break at the moment but, on a balance of risks, we all decided I must heed the advice for those with underlying health issues.” His agent Mary Greenham, from Newspresenters, told the PA news agency on Monday night that he would not be working from the newsroom after consulting with his doctors and editor.

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