Savannah Guthrie says she will anchor The Today Show from home with a ‘sore throat’ as coronavirus continues to spread

SAVANNAH Guthrie announced she will anchor The Today Show from home as she experiences illness symptoms amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The 48-year-old newscaster said the move was out of an “abundance of caution” after getting a “sore throat and runny nose” as the deadly virus continues to spread across America.

Savannah posted a glimpse of the new set inside her houseCredit: Instagram

The news anchor will work from home as she is experiencing a "sore throat" and "runny nose" — The news anchor will work from home as she is experiencing a “sore throat” and “runny nose”Credit: Instagram

The news anchor made the announcement on TuesdayCredit: Twitter

She said the move was out of an "abundance of caution" for her co-workers — She said the move was out of an “abundance of caution” for her co-workersCredit: Twitter

The NBC personality posted on Instagram inside of her New York City apartment: “Hi everybody! Well, this will be a first. I’m going to be anchoring TODAY from my house!

“In an abundance of caution, and to model the super vigilance the CDC has asked of all of us, I’m staying home because I have a mild sore throat and runny nose.

“This was the advice of NBC’s superb medical team and my bosses. I feel good and am sure I will be back in no time.

“But during these days, it’s on all of us to be extra cautious and caring of those around us. #loveyourneighbor So see you tomorrow on TODAY – from my basement!”

Savannah has been a main co-anchor on the NBC morning show since 2012Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Katie Couric, 63, wished her fellow news host well and commented: “Definitely a first! Feel better!”

“Feel better! Is Rog in the shot? Love you,” co-worker Jenna Bush Hager wrote.

Savannah joins co-anchors Al Roker, 65, and Craig Melvin, 40, who have not appeared inside the New York studio since a production crew member on the 9 o’clock hour of the morning show tested positive for coronavirus.

NBC News president Noah Oppenheim released a statement to his staff today: “We’ve decided to ask Savannah to do the show from home tomorrow.

Her announcement comes as the TV personality confessed she is currently feeling under the weatherCredit: Getty Images – Getty

“She has a ‘super mild’ sore throat and NBC’s doctors are advising that anyone who doesn’t feel 1000% should work from home. (This applies to EVERYONE!) So, she’s going to model the hyper-vigilance we’re asking for right now and do just that.

“Many of us have worked closely with Savannah these past few weeks – especially at TODAY – and I want to assure you that, per NBC’s doctors and all the relevant public health authorities, Savannah’s current status does not mean any of you are at any greater risk.

“You can absolutely still come to work and don’t need to take any additional precautions – beyond those we’re all already taking – because of this. I know you’ll all join me in hoping she’s back soon.”