Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday he spent 7 days in an ICU before recovering from COVID-19.<br />CNN reports Christie issued a statement detailing the severity of his case. It also urged people to take the pandemic seriously.<br />Christie had coached President Donald Trump multiple times for his first debate with Democratic challenger Joe Biden.<br />Christie tested positive a day after Trump announced he and first lady Melania Trump had both tested positive for the virus.<br />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.<br />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
