Death care during the COVID-19 pandemic: understanding the public health risks

Evidence summary/scan

This document provides an overview risks of transmission across various stages of the death care process from the point of death through to cremation or burial. A review of guidance across various public health agencies is summarized, highlighting the key precautions and risk reducing measures


ID:

136

Document Type:

Evidence summary/scan

Population:

All populations

Setting:

Community

Public health topic area:

Infection prevention and control measures

Contact Name:

Juliette O'Keeffe

Role:

Environmental Health Knowledge Translation Scientist

Contact Email:

juliette.okeeffe@bccdc.ca

Organization:

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Federal

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Date Completed:

2020-07-30

Date Submitted:

2020-07-10