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Davao police releases sketch of woman who sneaked out of isolation facility
A female COVID-19 patient, described as being in her early 20s with a prominent lump on her left neck, escaped from the Queensland isolation facility in Davao City on Saturday, May 9.
Davao City Police Office released a sketch of the woman on Tuesday, May 12, three days after her escape.
Mayor Sara Duterte confirmed the escape on Monday, May 11, and noted that authorities have intensified the search.
The police urged the public to approach the patient with extreme caution and report her immediately if encountered.
This incident is one of several escape attempts from city facilities, prompting the city government to enhance security measures.
As of Monday, May 11, Davao City had 161 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 57 active cases and 22 deaths.
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