One of the eight Guineans who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has escaped from the facility in which they are being quarantined in Tamale.

The Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed who disclosed this said, the patient scaled over a wall leaving behind her belongings on Monday.

He added that security personnel are on a manhunt for the patient.

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“Since yesterday, up till this morning, I have not slept with my security people,” Mr. Saeed told the media.

Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports say the said patient has been found in a community near Kumbungu.

The reports indicate that patient was arrested by community members and have so far informed the police.

But authorities are yet to confirm the new development.

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