Mysore/Mysuru: Now, the kith and kin can conduct the last rites of COVID-19 deceased as per their customs but under strict Government conditions, said Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar at the COVID-19 review meeting held at ZP Hall here yesterday.
Following a Government directive, the last rites of COVID victims were hitherto being conducted by the District Administration in accordance with the protocol. However, as per the latest guidelines by the Centre based on a report that the virus does not spread from COVID-19 dead bodies, the District Administration will allow the family to conduct the last rites of the dead as per their customs, the DC said.
