Hoda Kotb Absences From ‘Today’ Show Explained

Hoda Kotb has been absent from the Today show due to a “family health matter,” co-host Craig Melvin said Wednesday.

Kotb hasn’t appeared live on the program since Feb. 17, with Savannah Guthrie also missing from Wednesday’s broadcast because she’s sick with COVID.

“As for Hoda, we know some of you are wondering how she’s doing,” Melvin said on the show early Wednesday. “We can tell you Hoda’s OK. She’s got a family health matter she’s been dealing with.” Melvin did not disclose further details about the health issue affecting one of Kotb’s family members.

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