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Police locate Covid patient who fled the hospital

October 23, 2020

A 26-year-old resident in Sedawatta, Wellampitiya, identified to be positive for coronavirus, who escaped from the Salawa Hospital, Kosgama today (Oct 23), has been located.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said, he was found hiding at the Sahasrapura flats, Borella and legal actions would be implemented once the patient recovers from the pandemic.

The Police published his photograph a short while ago while seeking the public assistance to find the escapee.