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DOJ to crack down on illegal Covid-19 clinics
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the NBI and BI to track down and apprehend individuals operating illegal medical facilities.
This directive follows the discovery of clandestine clinics, some reportedly serving foreigners infected with COVID-19.
Guevarra expressed concern that the health of individuals seeking treatment in these unregulated facilities might be compromised due to the lack of government supervision.
The NBI and BI are expected to collaborate with the police in identifying these underground clinics and their operators.
Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals, David Lai and Liao Songhua, suspected of illegally operating the Goldstar Medical Clinic and Pharmacy Corp. in Makati City.
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