By Aiyeku Timothy
Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Minister, who made this known in a statement signed by her on Sunday, said she is asymptomtic and has gone on self-isolation.
The statement reads, “Following interaction with individuals that later show asymptomatic sign of COVID-19, I was advised by my medical team to undergo the test and self isolate for observation over the past few days.
“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.
“Please keep me in your prayers. I implore you all to stay safe and observe all COVID-19 protocols as we grapple with this pandemic. I urge you all to please take responsibility for yourself and your family to protect our dear country even more at this time.” she said.
