
Report has it that Pauline Tallen, minister of women affairs, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
In a statement which she personally signed, she said
that following interaction with individuals that later show asymptomatic sign of COVID19, she has been advised by her medical team to undergo the test and self isolate for observation over the past few days
She then said that after undergoing a test carried out on herself and members of her family, her result returned positive while that of members of her family tested negative.
Currently, she is asymptomatic and have gone into isolation during the period of treatment.
She used the opportunity to ask Nigerians to keep her in their prayers and also implored everyone to stay safe and observe all COVID-19 protocols as the country grapples with this pandemic.
She urged all to take responsibility for themselves and family in order to protect our dear country even more at this time.