Members of the public are requested to contact the nearest police station or the emergency hotline 119 if they have any information regarding the escapee.
The 43-year-old, who was identified as a resident of Maradana area, had escaped the NHRD last evening (15).
He was admitted to the hospital to receive treatment for tuberculosis, however, a subsequent PCR test had confirmed that he is positive for the novel coronavirus.
Search operation launched by the police to locate the man in question is currently underway.
