DOH investigates 6 hospitals over refusing COVID-19 patients
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III announced that the DOH has sent show cause orders to six hospitals accused of refusing to admit COVID-19 patients.
The DOH received letters of explanation from only three of the hospitals.
Duque stated that the department will not stop investigating until all hospitals respond and provide explanations.
A health facilities oversight board meeting is scheduled for Thursday to discuss potential criminal and administrative sanctions against erring hospitals.
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