College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) has released a position paper on the debate about compulsory cremation of Victims of Covid-19.
“There are no solid evidence indicating that burial of dead bodies would increase the spread of the disease. With the available scientific evidence and the impact of the decision on cremation on pandemic control activities at large, CCPSL concludes that adhering to global guidelines, each citizen of Sri Lanka should be allowed to be cremated or buried as per his/her and the family’s desire within the strict guidelines recommended by the Ministry of Health.” CCPSL said in the conclusion of the position paper.
