27 Jan 2020
Government coronavirus guidance published for funeral professionals
Public Health England has published guidance that outlines infection prevention and control advice for healthcare providers assessing possible cases of WN-CoV.
Section 20 of this guidance is relevant to funeral directors, particularly if you are asked to take a person who was suspected of having the virus into your care.
Please note, embalming is not recommended for anyone who was suspected to have been infected.
The full guidance document can be accessed by clicking here.