Malaysia

Suspected Covid-19 patient escapes Penang Hospital

Police actively searching for escapee, says police chief

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 15 Nov 2020 9:11PM

Suspected Covid-19 patient escapes Penang Hospital
The suspect, who is about 165cm tall, had left his pink wrist band on his hospital bed before running away at 3pm today. – The Vibes file pic, November 15, 2020

GEORGE TOWN – Police are on the hunt for a 23-year-old man believed to be a Covid-19 patient after he fled Penang Hospital here. 

His last known address is in Jalan Gelugor, Pokok Sena in Kepala Batas, Seberang Prai. 

The suspect, who is about 165cm tall, had left his pink wrist band on his hospital bed before running away at 3pm today. 

Northeast district police head Soffian Santong confirmed that a report was filed over the missing patient. 

“We are actively trying to track the person down.” 

Penang recorded 42 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total infections in the state to 1,586. – The Vibes, November 15, 2020

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