Chris Christie checked himself into the hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

 

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Chris Christie checked himself into the hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

From CNN's Dana Bash

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends a news conference at the White House on September 27 in Washington, DC. Joshua Roberts/Getty Images

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told CNN he checked himself into the hospital Saturday afternoon as a precautionary measure, after testing positive for Covid-19.

Christie has a history of asthma. In consultation with his doctor, he decided it was best to be monitored in the hospital, he told CNN. Christie said he has a slight fever and is achy but felt well enough to drive himself to the hospital. 

Christie told CNN his breathing is fine but after being admitted, he started a course of the Covid-19 treatment remdesivir.

Christie was part of the President’s debate prep team and sat close to the President and others who have now tested positive for coronavirus.