MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen has tested positive for COVID-19.
Tallen tested positive after series of tests conducted on her and members of the family.
This is contained in a statement she personally signed on Saturday, December 26.
According to the minister, she was asymptomatic but was advised to go for the test which returned positive.
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However, members of the minister’s family were negative.
The minister has gone into isolation and is receiving treatment.
The statement read: "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.
"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.
"I urge you all to please take responsibility for yourself and family in order to protect our dear country even more at this time."
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