Third-ranked successor of U.S. President has been exposed to confirmed case after being infected by coronavirus

November 18th. 87-year-old Grassley, the Speaker of the U.S. Senate, announced that he had tested positive for Coronavirus.

According to U.S. media reports such as NBC and The New York Times, Grassley first stated earlier that day that he had been in contact with patients with Coronavirus and was quarantining at home. Later, he tweeted to confirm that he tested positive for Coronavirus. In the statement, Grassley said it feels “good” and will continue to work at home.

According to NBC News, Grassley is the most senior Republican in the Senate, and he is also the president pro tempore of the Senate, which makes him the third-ranked presidential successor. Grassley is also the latest US congressman to be infected with the new coronavirus.