Since Sheinelle underwent surgery, the coronavirus hit the United States and more states were placing stay-at-home orders. When she went back on air, viewers noticed she was broadcasting from South Carolina and since she’s from New York, people were curious. With people trying to flee New York because it’s one of the hardest hit states from COVID-19, there was concern that Sheinelle and her family disobeyed the orders. But, that’s not the case.
Since Sheinelle was going to be off-air for six weeks, she and her family decided to recover at their home in South Carolina. Since there are many stay-at-home orders due to the pandemic, Sheinelle said that although she’s cleared to be back at work, she felt it was best to “just stay put” in South Carolina, especially since her co-anchors at TODAY are broadcasting from home, too, in order to maintain physical distance.
Viewers have certainly missed Sheinelle’s energy on the 3rd hour of TODAY, and it’s been amazing to have her back, even if she’s not able to be in the studio during this time. We’re glad her recovery went well and we wish her continued good health.
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