Two COVID-19 Patients Flee In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government on Sunday launched a manhunt for two COVID-19 patients who fled after being informed of their status.

The two persons who had been in isolation after the collection of their samples according to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni switched off their phones and have been out of reach since they were informed of the move to move them to an isolation centre.

Dr. Mohammed-Baloni in a statement on Sunday said that after the two were informed on Friday of their status they became incommunicado.

“Health officials subsequently notified them that a team will be coming to convey them to the isolation centre for treatment.

“These persons subsequently switched off their phones and have remained incommunicado.

“These reckless action of theirs is endangering themselves, their families and the larger community.

“Similar irresponsible conduct by some COVID-19 positive cases has been reported in another state.

“It is a pattern of behaviour that must be stopped because it is dangerous to public safety,” she added. She said details of the two persons involved have been communicated to security agencies for tracking and surveillance. She urged members of the public who may have relevant information on the whereabouts of the patients to promptly contact the authorities.

“COVID-19 is not a death sentence. Persons who receive treatment promptly have a higher chance of defeating the disease.

“Twelve persons have so far been discharged in Kaduna State after receiving treatment and our health professionals are working hard for the recovery of other patients,” she said.

She said that security agencies had been informed and were now on the lookout for the two persons.

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