The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The confirmation came following tests conducted on her and her family, according to a statement made available on Sunday.
While Ms Tallen tested positive and has gone into self-isolation, other members of the family were negative.
Ms Tallen said she took the test after interacting with individuals that later showed asymptomatic signs of the virus.
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“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,” she said
“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.”
She urged the public to take responsibility in order to protect the country.
(PREMIUMTIMES)
