A COVID-19 patient who was receiving treatment at the Ragama hospital has escaped, the Police said.

The suspect, a 62-year-old man, is identified as Rajawasaladealalage Don Sarath Kumara.

He is a resident of Peliyagoda. The Police seek the assistance of the public to trace the man.

“Although it is not advisable to reveal the identity of a patient, we resorted to this measure as he continues to pose a severe threat to public health,” the Police added.