Senator Chuck Grassley tests positive for coronavirus

Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley said Tuesday evening that he's tested positive for the coronavirus, after announcing earlier in the day that he was exposed to the contagion.

“This morning, I learned that I had been exposed to the coronavirus. I received a COVID-19 test and immediately began to quarantine. While I still feel fine, the test came back positive for the coronavirus. I am continuing to follow my doctors’ orders and CDC guidelines," the 87-year-old Grassley said in statement, according to KCCI.com. 

"I’ll be keeping up on my work for the people of Iowa from home. I appreciate everyone’s well wishes and prayers, and look forward to resuming my normal schedule when I can. In the meantime, my offices across Iowa and in Washington remain open and ready to serve Iowans,” Grassley said.