TWO more Malawian border jumpers who tested positive to Covid-19 at the Beitbridge Quarantine and Isolation Centre located at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) Hotel escaped yesterday.

This comes after two other Malawian nationals who tested positive for the virus during profiling and screening at the same facility escaped last month.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development yesterday.
He, however, could not disclose their identities.

“Two Malawian nationals escaped from NSSA Hotel after testing positive for Covid-19 virus.

The cumulative number for escapees is now 184 while those arrested remain at 28.

We continue to urge members of the public to report suspected escapees or those who are entering the country through undesignated entry points evading the Covid-19 screening process at their nearest police station or call 0242 70361 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.

A total of 914 people were arrested on Sunday for violating Covid-19 lockdown regulations, bringing the total number of arrests countrywide to 75 134- The Herald