Chris Christie announces he has tested positive for COVID-19 Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced on Twitter Saturday morning that he has tested positive the COVID-19 virus. According to the former lawmaker, “I just received word that I am positive for COVID-19. I want to thank all of my friends and colleagues who have reached out to ask how I was feeling in the last day or two. I will be receiving medical attention today and will keep the necessary folks apprised of my condition.”