Police have launched a manhunt for a suspected Covid-19 patient who escaped quarantine after he was notified of his positive test results. 

The suspect who is in his 30s escaped his house where he was in isolation when the Covid-19 Task Force visited him last Saturday. 

“A team of health workers with police support visited the home of the patient for isolation and treatment. During the visit, the family members of the patient interfered and obstructed the personnel leading to the escape of the patient,” police said in a press statement.

“The fleeing patient, name withheld, is believed to be in his early 30s. Members of the public who may have information about the patient are urged to contact 1025 or the nearest police station for his apprehension and isolation at the treatment center.

“Covid-19 is a pandemic disease which spreads rapidly and therefore it should be the concern of all to ensure that support is given to health workers for positive cases to be quickly isolated for treatment.”

“Individuals are advised that obstruction or interference of these public officials whilst on duty amounts to an offence and those found wanting will be dealt with according to law,” the statement added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba