New guidelines from WHO on burial procedure The Ministry of Health is to release new protocols after observing that late patients who have passed on from Covid-19 don’t transmit the infection. The amendment of rules is relied upon to empower relatives to cover their loved ones in a decent way.
Speaking on Monday at Afya House during the daily coronavirus briefing, Dr. Kuria said that bodies would now be released their next-of-kin for the final send-off.
“We have finalised the revised protocols that are going to guide us while conducting burials moving forward…hopefully the protocols are going to address the concerns of stigma…” he added.
The WHO statement noted that; “Family members, traditional and religious leaders and others may typically be involved in burials at the community level.”
Those who prepare the body or come into contact with it, are advised to wear gloves and wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water when finished.
As per its day by day Ministry of Health Covid-19 Situation Report of September 4, 2020, the principal method of transmission of Covid-19 it through droplets, thus, the relatives need to watch fundamental disease avoidance and control and be permitted to take an interest in noble internment for their left.
“On infection prevention and control protocols on the handling of Covid-19 bodies and burials, it was noted that the main mode of transmission for Covid-19 is through droplets.” read the report in part.
Speaking on Monday at Afya House during the daily coronavirus briefing, Dr. Kuria said that bodies would now be released their next-of-kin for the final send-off.
“We have finalised the revised protocols that are going to guide us while conducting burials moving forward…hopefully the protocols are going to address the concerns of stigma…” he added.
The WHO statement noted that; “Family members, traditional and religious leaders and others may typically be involved in burials at the community level.”
