Women Affairs Minister Pauline Tallen has tested positive for COVID-19.
She revealed this in a statement on Sunday, the Women Affairs Minister, said she was advised by her medical team to undergo the COVID-19 test.
The statement read, “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.
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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.
“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 Women Affairs Minister, urged the general to take responsibility and followed the COVID-19 guideline for safety.
“ I urge you all to please take responsibility for yourself and your family in order to protect our dear country even more at this time.”
