Michael Strahan is CONFIRMED to have COVID-19 by GMA co-hosts as they have been cleared to be on set due to contact tracing:'He's looking forward to being back here shortly'
The 49-year-old television personality did not appear on the ABC news and talk show once again on Thursday morning
His on-camera team - led by Robin Roberts - made the announcement regarding his positive test on his behalf
Strahan has been away from the ABC morning news and talk show this week and has been self-quarantining
Over the weekend, the television personality appeared remotely for his other gig on FOX NFL Sunday as they covered the NFC Championship game