By Deborah Hassan
Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has disclosed that she tested positive for COVID-19.
In a press statement issued by her, the minister said her status was confirmed by the results of a test conducted on her and members of the family.
The politician added that she was asymptomatic and in isolation while undergoing treatment. She, however, added that her family members tested negative.
”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,” the statement said.
It added, “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.”
365Daily had reported the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)’s latest figures for COVID-19 infections which showed a total of 83,576, with 829 new infections reported in 15 states, including the Federal Capital Territory.
It also showed that Lagos topped the list with 296 cases, followed by the FCT with 291, Kaduna, 79 and 1 death from COVID-19 complications.