COVID-19 Dead Bodies Not Infectious — Dr. Aliyu

The National Coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19 Dr. Sani Aliyu has said that covid-19 dead bodies are not infectious unlike what is seen on social media.

Dr. Sani said this while Reacting to the backlash the Federal government received following the violation of guidelines at the burial of late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.

Speaking at the daily briefing of the taskforce committee on Monday April 20th, Dr Aliyu said that there is no evidence linking infection to covid-19 dead bodies exposure.

He said; “I would like to further clarify the issue of COVID-19 and burial processes.

√ Also Read:

• Policeman, Ibrahim Odege, Arrested For Robbery In Port Harcourt
• BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Five Villagers In Fresh Attack In Kaduna
• BREAKING: Fulani Herdsmen Kill Another Catholic Priest In Niger State
• BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs IPOB’s Eastern Security Network, List Plan
• Igbo Leaders Worldwide Rejects Outcome Of Ohanaeze Election, Call For Fresh Election

Contrary to what is on social media, the late chief of staff’s body was properly prepared for burial, according to the NCDC guidelines and the Islamic faith.

The bodies of persons with COVID-19,  as stated by the WHO guidelines and I quote,

‘Except in cases of viral haemorrhagic fever and cholera, dead bodies are generally not infectious.

“To date, there is no evidence of persons having become infected from exposure to the bodies of persons who have died of  COVID-19.’”