The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel has tested positive for Covid-19 after he received his results on Saturday, 25 July 2020.
“Minister Patel is in good spirits and is in self-quarantine, and will continue to work from home. Those that have been in contact with the Minister are also in self-isolation and have been encouraged to get tested,” Williams said. “To defeat this virus, we must all continue playing our part in observing all health protocols of washing our hands regularly, properly wearing a mask when in public and practicing physical distancing,” Williams continued.