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Negri police hunting runaway Covid-19 patient

Former inmate’s last known address is in Petaling Jaya

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 31 Dec 2020 10:10AM

Negri police hunting runaway Covid-19 patient
A 33-year-old man, who has tested positive for Covid-19, fled Tampin Hospital yesterday. – Facebook pic, December 31, 2020

TAMPIN – Police are tracking down a Covid-19 patient who fled Tampin Hospital yesterday.

District police chief Anuwal Ab Wahab said the patient, a 33-year-old man who is a former inmate at Jelebu Prison, was discovered missing about 11.45am.

The patient’s last known address is in Petaling Jaya.

“He was last seen wearing blue jeans and dark green T-shirt,” Anuwal told Bernama.

He urged those with information on the patient to contact the nearest police station or Health Ministry. – Bernama, December 31, 2020

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