The TV personality will likely face off against Democrat John Fetterman in a general election.
The surgeon and television personality announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced his decision in an op-ed published on Tuesday.
Oz detailed the insane incident to ET's Rachel Smith, revealing that it was his daughter, Daphne Oz, who alerted him of the emergency.
The health expert explained how people can avoid getting sick, and how to fight the spread of the illness.
ET caught up with the TV doc in New York City, where he broke down everything you need to know about the flu-like virus.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is speaking out about his mother, Suna Oz, and her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
