The Kozhikode-based Micro Laboratories, one in all whose franchisees in Malappuram district was just lately discovered to be concerned in an alleged COVID-19 check racket, has claimed that it has launched QR code system to assist airline corporations to make sure the authenticity of its lab check certificates. The racket was busted when a person from Perinthalmanna approached the police after he was discovered optimistic for the virus although the franchisee lab primarily based in Valanchery had given him a adverse certificates. Lots many individuals who had gone to Dubai earlier utilizing the adverse certificates issued by this franchisee have been discovered to have examined optimistic after touchdown in that nation too.
Addressing a press meet right here on Wednesday, C. Subair, chairman of the corporate, and different functionaries mentioned that legal action can be taken against individuals who issued pretend COVID-19 certificates in its title. The firm would prepare air tickets for these whose journey to Dubai needed to be cancelled due to the pretend check outcomes issued by the franchisee. Their lab check cost can be reimbursed, they mentioned.
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