Co-founder and CEO of Abaveleli Funeral Directors, Unathi Saul, said many bereaved families have fear and anxiety about burying their loved ones during the Covid19 pandemic. lockdown coronavirus level3
"From the time that funeral arrangements are made to the final procession, all Covid-19 protocols need to be observed. Funeral directors can assist families in this regard, because the more people interact, the closer in distance the interaction is, and the longer the interaction lasts, the higher the risk of spreading Covid-19," he said.
In South Africa alone, the Department of Health has recorded more than 2 000 000 positive Covid-19 cases. The higher the level of community transmission in an area, the higher the risk of spreading Covid-19. This shows the importance of lowering the risk of spreading Covid-19 by following the set regulations.
Saul said people who are at the highest risk of contracting Covid-19 are those attending large services and gatherings that are held indoors, and where it is difficult to maintain social distance. Another point of concern is when funeral attendees travel from outside the local area.
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