Coronavirus: Matt Heath and Jeremy Wells working from home in self-isolation

NZ Herald

18 Mar, 2020 07:55 PM2 mins to read

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Radio Hauraki has shared an update on their host Jeremy Wells after he came into contact with a person now being tested for coronavirus.

Yesterday, it was revealed that Wells would not be able to host TVNZ's 7pm show, Seven Sharp, while in self-isolation.

Wells also hosts the Matt & Jerry Show on Radio Hauraki with Matt Heath.

This morning, the NZME-owned radio show posted an update, writing that the pair are working from Wells' home.

"The Matt & Jerry Show is coming to you live from Jeremy's humble abode this morning and living the self-isolation dream!" the post reads.

Along with the caption is a photo of Wells looking comfortable in a white T-shirt and shorts while Heath looks dapper in a work shirt and chinos.

The Matt & Jerry Show is coming to you live from Jeremy’s humble abode this morning and living the self-isolation dream!
Posted by Radio Hauraki on Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Loyal Kiwi fans praised the men for their commitment, with one calling them "great New Zealanders".

Yesterday, Wells shared a photo of himself though Seven Sharp's Twitter account.

"All by myself [don't wanna be]," the post reads.

Radio Hauraki's content director Mike Lane confirmed to the Herald the pair would be working remotely until the test comes back.

If it comes back negative, they will return to work as normal, he said.

All by myself (don’t wanna be) 😷

Jeremy’s in self-isolation tonight after coming into contact with someone who’s being tested for Covid-19.

We’ll check in with him at 7pm, TVNZ 1. pic.twitter.com/nPqfuVHpIY
— Seven Sharp (@SevenSharp) March 18, 2020

TVNZ said in a statement yesterday: "We have immediately implemented Ministry of Health advice and notified anyone that has been in close contact with the individual. Those people are now isolating until test results are confirmed.

"Those in contact include several TVNZ personnel as well as external parties related to the Bachelorette production.