Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in self-isolation, urging those who interacted with him to monitor their health.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has tested positive for Covid-19, his department confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.

According to an official media statement issued by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the DTIC), the minister is currently in self-isolation following the positive diagnosis.

Ministerial spokesperson Kaamil Alli said: "Minister Tau is in good spirits and is currently in self-isolation," the department noted in its brief public release.

In accordance with public health protocols regarding infectious diseases, Tau has urged individuals who interacted with him in recent days to monitor their health status.