Savannah Guthrie leaves earlier today after testing positive for Covid-19 On-Air

Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty

Savannah Guthrie tested positive for Covid while hosting on Tuesday Today.

The anchor unexpected left early from Tuesday’s show. But her positive test was reported on the air by Sheinelle Jones during the show at 8:00 p.m.

“By the way, it was an interesting morning for us,” Jones began. “Like I said Savannah left early, she wasn’t feeling well so she took a Covid test. He was positive.”

RELATED: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb play guitar and sing in the impromptu musical performance “Tonight Show.”

Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Jones added: “As soon as we found out she rushed home to rest. So, Savannah, we love you and wish you a speedy recovery.”

This isn’t the first time Guthrie, 51 – who is vaccinated – has had to miss one Today broadcast because of a positive Covid test. Her first off-air appearance was in January 2022.

RELATED: Savannah Guthrie Got Her First Tattoo With Boyfriend Drew Barrymore: “I Actually Didn’t Tell My Mom!”

The hostess’ sick day comes just a day after her Today counterpart Hoda Kotb was noticeably absent. Kotb, 58, did not return on Tuesday. There was no public explanation as to why Kotb was not on the air or if it was also related to Covid.

PEOPLE have reached out to her Today for comment.

Don’t miss a story – subscribe The free daily newsletter from PEOPLE to keep up to date with the best that PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.

Today airs weekdays from 7 p.m. ET on NBC.