Nigeria’s Minister of women affairs, Pauline Tallen, has tested positive for covid-19 and has proceeded on self-isolation.
In a statement issued last Sunday, she disclosed that she was advised by her medical team to undergo a test and self-isolate for a few days, following interaction with individuals who later showed signs of COVID-19.
In an update on Thursday, she said, “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 was 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 to stay safe and observe all COVID-19 protocols as we grapple with this pandemic.
“I implore you all to stay safe and observe all COVID-19 protocols as we grapple with this pandemic.”
