Christie checks into hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
By Celine Castronuovo - 10/03/20 06:31 PM EDT
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) announced Saturday that he had checked himself into a local hospital hours after he tested positive for COVID-19, describing it as a “precautionary measure†due to a “history of asthma.â€
“In consultation with my doctors, I checked myself into Morristown Medical Center this afternoon,†the former governor tweeted early in the evening Saturday. “While I am feeling good and only have mild symptoms, due to my history of asthma we decided this is an important precautionary measure.â€
Christie added in a follow-up tweet, “I am thankful for our hardworking medical professionals and look forward to coming home soon.â€
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