Lakhs of individuals worldwide have succumbed to COVID-19 in the past few months. Apart from screening, diagnosis, and infection control of patients with COVID-19, one of the major issues faced by every country is handling the dead bodies, and COVID-19 infected human remains. The Need For Guidance The dead body of a COVID-19 patient, along with coffins, human remains, and belongings of the deceased individuals, are potential sources of infection. Furthermore, the transport and handling of the same can result in a significant spread of the infection.
The healthcare professionals involved in handling the dead bodies, as well as transport authorities, airport staff, and family members of the deceased, are at high risk of cross-infection. Transportation of human remains of such patients is not recommended; however, this cannot be completely prohibited on emotional grounds. Therefore, to…
