Is it true that the bodies of Covid-19 patients can transmit the virus to others, these are the facts

JAKARTA, iNews.id – Case spike Covid-19 what happened in the country some time ago took many lives. One by one people lost their relatives due to Covid-19.

Unfortunately, until now there are still some people who are afraid and refuse the remains of Covid-19. They thought the corpse could transmit the virus to those around him.

So is the claim that the body of Covid-19 can transmit the virus to other people is true or a hoax? Summarizing from the official Instagram page for the Volunteer Coordination, @satgas.relawan, Thursday (29/7/2021), here are the actual facts about the Covid-19 corpse which is claimed to be able to transmit the virus to others:

1. Although there is no evidence that the bodies of infected people can transmit the corona virus, this is likely to happen if there is an autopsy process on the patient’s lungs that is not handled properly.

2 The risk of infection may occur if exposed to body fluids or secretions that come out of the body of the corpse.

3. Pay attention to decontamination with a body environmental disinfectant. Possibly a lot of viruses attached to the items around the corpse.

Therefore, it can be concluded that special treatment is needed for the bodies of Covid-19 patients. Meanwhile, the public is asked not to worry about the transmission of Covid-19 from corpses. Because with proper handling, the virus will most likely not be transmitted to other people.

Editor : Elvira Anna