People in Rawalpindi have welcomed the relaxation in the guidelines for the burial of coronavirus victims.Family of an elderly woman who died of the disease said though it was a sombre occasion, they felt solace in giving the deceased a burial as per their traditions.Women relatives were allowed to take part in funeral bath of the deceased and placing her in white shroud. Blood relatives can participate in funeral-bath by wearing special clothes as per SOP.The deceased can also be buried without coffin, face can be seen and the deceased can be carried on shoulder while being taken to graveyard.However, the deceased will be buried by local government workers. According to the SOP of social distance, a minimum distance of six feet is required for funeral prayers and burial. It is necessary to cover the face, nose and eyes. A circular has also been issued to all the commissioners and deputy commissioners for immediate implementation of this new SOP.Published in The Express Tribune, June 28, 2020.

Source: The Express Tribune June 28, 2020 06:33 UTC