Minister of Women Affairs Pauline Tallen has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
According to a statement she personally signed on Saturday, Mrs Tallen tested positive while members of her family tested negative.
She added that she had gone into self-isolation, although she was asymptomatic.
“Following interaction with individuals that later show asymptomatic sign of COVID19, I have been advised by my medical team to undergo the test and self isolate for observation over the past few days,” the statement reads.
“This is to inform the general public that after undergoing a test carried out on myself and members of my family, my result returned positive while that of members of my family tested negative.
“Currently, I am asymptomatic and have gone into isolation during the period of treatment. Please keep me in your prayers and I implore you all stay safe and observe all COVID-19 protocols as we grapple with this pandemic.”
The minister urged the general public to take responsibility in order to protect themselves from the disease.
