Bodies of individuals killed by Covid-19 in Western Kenya are being secretly exhumed and accorded Bukusu burial rites. But fearful of a curse, Bukusu elders have now opted to exhume and supervise the burial of two bodies that were 'improperly' buried. So far, six persons from the Bukusu community have died of Covid-19. For public health professionals, the question is whether dead or buried bodies can transmit Covid-19. Global public health expert Bernard Muia told the Star there's still no clear evidence on how long the virus survives in dead or buried bodies.

Source: The Star July 31, 2020 01:07 UTC