COVID-19 (Coronavirus) issues
CORONER REFERRALS - COVID DEATHS
Deaths "that are known to be or suspected most likely to be from Covid-19" (Coronavirus) do NOT have to be referred to the Coroner,
- unless there are other related concerns that would normally warrant a discussion or referral
FUNERAL DIRECTORS - HANDLING THE BODY
A person who has died of Covid-19 could still be potentially infectious via physical contact
- virus-laden droplets may remain on and around the body and clothing after death. The body must be handled as though it is infectious.