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COVID-19 Body Disposal Guidelines Concerns by Thavam Ratna is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document is a letter from four UN Special Rapporteurs to the Government of Sri Lanka regarding concerns over amendments made to guidelines for handling COVID-19 deceased. Specifically, the amendments mandated cremation of all COVID-19 deceased within 24 hours, prohibiting religious burial practices. The Rapporteurs note this is inconsistent with WHO guidelines, and was done without consultation of religious communities. They recommend ensuring guidelines respect cultural and religious traditions, are n
- Author
- Thavam Ratna
- Language
- EN