Colombo (News 1st); The COVID-19 patient who escaped from the Infectious Diseases Hospital on Friday (24) and was later located, was returned to the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation on Sunday(26), said Army Commander Lt. General Shavendra Silva.

The Acting Chief of Defence Staff went on to note, another person who received treatment with Friday’s escapee was also sent back to the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Center.

He said there is very minimal risk of COVID-19 spreading in the community following Monday’s events.

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