A Coronavirus infected patient in Ghana has reportedly escaped from the Quarantine centre in Tamale. According to Ghana City News, the escapee was one of the Eight Guineans that tested positive who came into the country via Burkina Faso. 
Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed Confirmed that the patient was a woman in her mid-20s, she scaled over the fence of the facility in Tamale on Monday night. He described the incident as a very disturbing situation because she tested positive to the virus and is now on the loose being a danger to the public and anyone or everyone she comes in contact with.
“Since yesterday, up till this morning, I have not slept, with my security people. I directed that they should use all their networks to be able to track the persona down and get her,” Mr. Saeed was quoted by the publication.
It was also reported that two police and two soldiers have been guarding the quarantine facility where the infected persons were being monitored. Mr. Saeed has urged citizens to remain calm about the situation.
“Our people are safe… we are working very hard to ensure that the people don’t get too panicked. Nobody should be afraid because the security personnel are on top of the issues.”
Meanwhile, there are unconfirmed reports that the patient has been found by community members who apprehended her near Kumbungu, but authorities are yet to confirm the reports.
As of 31 March 2020, Ghana has152 cases of coronavirus. 
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