Report: Michael Strahan in Self-Quarantine After Testing Positive for COVID-19 Celebrity The reason why the former NFL player-turned-TV host has been away from 'Good Morning America' this week is reportedly because he's learned he contracted the disease. Jan 28, 2021 AceShowbiz - Michael Strahan has tested positive for coronavirus, according to various reports. The former NFL player-turned-TV host is believed to be currently self-quarantining after learning that he contracted the disease. Deadline confirms that the 49-year-old has been absent from " Good Morning America" this week because of the COVID-19 diagnosis. Football fans also noticed that he only appeared remotely for his other gig on "FOX NFL Sunday" during the NFC Championship last weekend, because he was already taking precautions at the time.