And Washington Washington – Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, 87, the second-oldest member of the Senate at age 87, said in a statement that he was tested positive. Corona virus. Grassley announced that he was initially infected with the virus on Tuesday.
“This morning I found out I had a coronavirus infection. I got the Covid-19 test and started to separate immediately. While I still feel better, the test came back positive for the coronavirus. I will continue to follow my doctors. ‘Orders and CDC guidelines,’ Grassley said, adding that he would continue to work from home, and said his Senate fees would remain open.
Grasselli, the most senior Republican in the upper chamber, ranks third in the line of presidential successors as a pro-presidential tempor in the Senate. He is also known for his near-perfect voting record, having not voted on the Senate floor in the record for 27 years.
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Earlier in his statement on Tuesday, Grassley said he would “separate immediately” as he awaits test results.
“I learned today that I have been exposed to coronavirus. I will follow the orders of my doctors and immediately I will wait for the results of my test as I await the results of my test.” “I feel good and are not experiencing any symptoms at the moment, but we all follow public health guidelines to keep each other healthy.”
Grassley did not receive a test for coronavirus after a positive test of Senator Mike Lee, a fellow member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, last month.
Grassley’s spokesman, Michael Zona, said in a statement to the Des Moines Register at the time that San Grassley’s doctors did not recommend examining him because he had not been in close contact with anyone who had the coronavirus or had confirmed it.
Glasley’s announcement comes after Alaska Congressman Don Young, also 87, tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Young is currently the longest serving member of the House.
“I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. I’m working from home in Alaska, following the proper protocols and asking for privacy at the moment. Tweeted.
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