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Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)

Notices

Directions from the Department of Health to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19

7. Identification and establishment of mortuaries that will accommodate all COVID-19 mortal remains

 

(1) Municipalities must identify suitably authorised mortuaries with valid certificates of competence, for the accommodation of all COVID-19 mortal remains and further management.

 

(2) All Provincial Departments of Health must identify suitable government mortuaries that will accommodate COVID-19 mortal remains and determine their capacity.

 

(3) Private and government mortuary operators must make available additional mortuary capacity and multi-transportation for mortal remains should the need arise.

 

(4) Municipalities and traditional authorities must identify and make land available for multi-burials should the need arise.