Mortal remains disposal in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Asim Kichloo; Zain El-Amir; Farah Wani; Hassan Beiz

doi:10.3949/ccjm.88a.ccc070

Mortal remains disposal in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Cleve Clin J Med. 2021 Jan 26. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.88a.ccc070. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Asim Kichloo¹, Zain El-Amir², Farah Wani³, Hassan Beiz²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, MI; Department of Internal Medicine, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY kichlooasim@gmail.com.
² Department of Internal Medicine, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, MI.
³ Department of Family Medicine, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY.

PMID: 33500271
DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.88a.ccc070

Abstract

When dealing with infectious disease-related deaths, it is important to handle the remains of the deceased in a respectful and safe manner. There is no known evidence of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through handling of COVID-19 victim remains. However, guidelines recommend appropriate precautions to ensure safety from any potential risk. Discussions of safe and dignified postmortem care in COVID-19 cases can guide future decision making to encourage safety, dignity, and respect for all.