Hoda Kotb Reveals Al Roker Is Back in the Hospital After ‘Some Complications,’ Gives an Update on His Health

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Another health scare. Hoda Kotb revealed that Al Roker is back in the hospital days after being released.“Due to some complications, he is back in the hospital and he’s in very good care,” the news anchor, 58, shared on the Today show on Wednesday, December 1, noting that he and his family are grateful for the “well-wishes” and love from fans. “He’s resting and his doctors are keeping a close eye on him.”Kotb added that she and cohost Craig Melvin FaceTimed Roker, 68, from the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, November 30. “He gave us a big thumbs up,” the NBC personality shared.“We will see you back here soon, my friend,” Melvin, 43, added.The beloved meteorologist was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering blood clots in his leg and lungs.

The scary health condition caused him to miss hosting the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — his first absence from the annual holiday spectacle in 27 years.“So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been.

Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs,” Roker wrote via Instagram on November 18. “After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery.

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon. Have a great weekend, everyone.”Less than one week later, the weatherman was “back home in time to catch a little bit of the #macysthanksgivingdayparade,” he wrote via Instagram on November 24, alongside a photo of himself giving a thumbs up and sporting a big smile as Kotb and Savannah Guthrie hosted the parade. “Missing being next to @savannahguthrie and @hodakotb.”Kotb and Guthrie, 50, were in complete