Guidance document

Precautions for handling and disposal of dead bodies

English version
Author
Departement of Health of Hong Kong
Publication Year
2020
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Location
Hong Kong ; China ; Asia and the Pacific
Thematic Area
Forensics
Topic
Prevention / Management of the Dead
Access
Open access

The guidelines, prepared by Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Healthcare of Hong Kong, aims at enabling the deceased’s family to obtain funeral services, and at protecting the involved personnel.

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