Bengaluru, Aug 7: Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state's health department issued fresh guidelines for the disposal of bodies of COVID patients.
"Although an increased risk of COVID infection from a dead body to health workers or family members who follow standard precautions while handling the body is unlikely, the lack of scientific data requires the utmost care to avoid the inadvertent spread of COVID-19 during these times," the statement from the health department's press release read, emphasising on the dignity of the dead and the religious and cultural tradition.
The 23-page press release elaborated on guidelines regarding testing, handling of dead bodies and other specificities in relation to the management of COVID-19 bodies.
"Testing should not be insisted in every case of death, but only when they have a recorded history of influenza-like symptoms. The body should be handed over to the family members/ relatives in a dignified manner immediately after swab collection and hospitals should provide handouts with a list of dos and don'ts in English and Kannada laying down relevant information," the statement said.
It added, "At the mortuary, health care workers, mortuary staff and the family of the deceased body shall not come in direct contact with the dead body and must wear full personal protective equipment (PPE). If the family or relative are for any reason unable to cremate or bury the body, the local health authority shall arrange for the dignified last rites as per the religious traditions of the family."
Regarding autopsies (post mortem) on COVID-19 bodies, the state department said that they should be avoided, except in necessary circumstances.
The statement also gave detailed guidelines regarding the appropriate recording of COVID-19 deaths in line with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines.
Additionally, the health department made a statement about the admission procedure for COVID positive patients referred by other district administrations saying, "It is now mandatory for all the referrals from the BBMP admission and discharge of COVID positive patients to be done through the online COVID Hospital Bed Management System (CHBMS)."
The state's count of coronavirus cases was 1,51,449 in the past 24 hours.
So far, a total of 2,804 people have died due to COVID-19 in the state, while the average recovery rate in Karnataka is 49.3 per cent.
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Well educated CHEDDIS.
eagerly waiting for at least few words..
DKMA has done outstanding job ....
Whose family is the next lucky one to get Rs two lakhs.does any non muslim family deserve to be included in the list. Or being Kafir they are not eligible?.
Really Great work May Allah help us to join hand to such a organization (its really needed) and as well as need to help those who injured
good work by DKMA
Mashaallah\\" great begining, proud to be a part of dmka"
Real impact of KKMA-Karnataka
Well done , DKMA, Also i thank PFI ( Popular front of india) Who are actually the ones who initiated such charity and now being followed by community. When it comes to Unity and Helping Hands PFI Has always been a example for Us.
Such kind of activity in community is a good sign. A similar organisation is needed for Udupi district too.
Masha Allah. a noble gesture by DKMA. Keep it up. you won our hearts within a few days after formation.
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