CNN reports former New Jersey Gov.
Chris Christie has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
The news comes a day after US President Donald Trump announced he and First Lady Melania Trump had both tested positive for the virus.
Christie helped Trump prepare for the first presidential debate of the 2020 general election earlier this week.
He said on Friday that no one was wearing masks in the room as they prepped the President.
Other members of the President's debate prep team and inner circle have since announced they have tested positive for the virus.
Announcing his diagnosis in a tweet on Saturday, Christie thanked well-wishers and said he would be receiving medical attention that day.
