According to the Quang Nam Provincial Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control, Leyson Smith Santamaria Orjuela fled the Hoa Co Hotel in Hoi An City where he was being quarantined for Covid-19 on April 11.
The Colombian tourist flees a quarantine area in Hoi An City
The 22-year-old man had travelled to many places in the country before coming to Hoi An.
He was found at 12.30 am on April 13 while hiding in Nui Thanh District.
He was taken back to his quarantine place and had his samples taken for Covid-19 testing.
The Hoa Co Hotel where the tourist stays for quarantine in Hoi An
Local authorities have contacted the Colombian Embassy to ask them to take responsibility for their citizen.
