ERNAKULAM: A couple from the UK who were placed under isolation at Peruvaram in Paravoor fled from the place. They were placed under isolation for 14 days but fled before completing that, said the medical superintendent. Workers of the health department have lodged a complaint to the police.

Two from US who were under isolation at Mezhuveli in Pathanamthitta also fled. They fled after locking their house. The two fled without informing the authorities at a time when the state is on high alert.