COVID-19 patients attempt escape from isolation centre – Official
These patients, according to the state government, “were imported cases from other states who were intercepted by the COVID-19 task force in the state.”
“The government is dismayed that these persons were among the imported cases who intentionally violated the interstate lockdown and came into the state.” There have been instances of COVID-19 patients who escaped from isolation centres in Oyo, Delta and Taraba states in the last two months. He said the government is working with relevant authorities to provide security and surveillance at the isolation centres.
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