Temporary mortuary being built at Birmingham airport

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Hangar facility could have space for at least 1,500 bodies as West Midlands sees sharp rise in Covid-19 deaths

A temporary mortuary is being put in place at Birmingham airport with space for up to 12,000 bodies amid growing concern over the speed at which the virus is spreading in the West Midlands.

 

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