Guidance document

Considerations related to the safe handling of bodies of deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

Author
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Publication Year
2020
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Thematic Area
Law & Policies / Forensics
Topic
Management of the Dead
Access
Open access

This document aims to support public health preparedness planning and response activities on the safe handling of bodies of deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: at the site of death, during transport, storage and preparation before burial/cremation, and during burial/cremation.