PALA: A man who reached Pala General Hospital with symptoms of coronavirus fled from the hospital without waiting for treatment. A native of Kumily who came from Saudi Arabia fled from the hospital without informing the hospital authorities.

The man reached the casualty of the hospital with cold and cough Thursday night at 11 pm. He was shifted to the observation department of the hospital for more tests including lab test as he had symptoms of corona. However, the medical officer said that he fled from the hospital before conducting the tests.

His wife had accompanied him to the hospital. He told hospital authorities that he sought treatment at Kumily primary health centre and was referred to Kottayam medical college hospital for better treatment and more tests. He reached Pala General Hospital on his way to Kottayam. It is doubtful whether the address given is correct or not. Police is enquiring about him following the directive of the collector.

Meantime, 14 have been confirmed of the virus in the state. The presence of the virus was last found on the parents of the three-year-old child in Kochi who is under observation for corona.

The test results of 24 people including a two-year-old child will be obtained today. The authorities of the health department are trying to find those who came in contact with the infected.

In addition to these, seven in Pathanamthitta and four in Kottayam were tested positive for the virus.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while addressing the media had asserted that the intervention and vigilance in the normal course is not sufficient to control COVID 19. He had directed to close down theatres and postpone PSC exams. Those coming from infected countries such as Italy, Iran and Singapore must subject to voluntary observation.