NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones says that she is taking leave from the show as she deals with a family health matter. Jones announced the news on Instagram Wednesday morning, with co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin addressing it at the top of the 8 a.m. hour.

Sheinelle Jones, co-host of the third hour of Today, said that she is taking time off for a family health matter. Today co-host Savannah Guthrie referred to Jones’ Instagram message on the show this morning.

Sheinelle Jones, a co-host on NBC's TODAY show, said she is "taking time" away from the program to deal with a family health matter.