The 26 year old Covid patient who escaped from the Kosgama Hospital today (23) morning has been found in the Borella area. He was found from the Sahaspura Housing Scheme.
According to authorities he had escaped around 6am today after being admitted to hospital at 1.30 am after testing positive for Covid.
The patient is a resident of Sedawatta, Wellampitiya. Authorities said legal action will be taken against the runaway patient under the quarantine laws.