Traditional burial rites to be overlooked in cases of Covid-19 deaths in Mangaung

Strict guidelines have been put in place for the safety of all parties involved in burials of people who have died of Covid-19. This includes funeral parlour workers, family members, municipal health services and health workers.

“Funeral undertakers have been informed that the remains of a person who died from Covid-19 are legally regarded as biohazard remains and categorised as hazard group four pathogens. “It is important to explain to the family that the remains shall under no circumstances go to the family home; whether for viewing, aesthetic, hygiene preparations, cultural or religious reasons.

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