Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday he spent 7 days in an ICU before recovering from COVID-19.
CNN reports Christie issued a statement detailing the severity of his case. It also urged people to take the pandemic seriously.
Christie had coached President Donald Trump multiple times for his first debate with Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
Christie tested positive a day after Trump announced he and first lady Melania Trump had both tested positive for the virus.
Christie sheepishly admitted he'd made a mistake in choosing to believe the White House was a safe place, and regretted not wearing a mask at a Rose Garden event.
I hope that my experience shows my fellow citizens that you should follow CDC guidelines in public no matter where you are, and wear a mask to protect yourself and others. Chris Christie
