There are many lessons we can learn from the Ebola experiences in Africa. One is that when communities are overwhelmed, dead bodies may lie in the streets for hours or days. Ideally we will never be put in a situation when it's up to us to bury a loved one, or bury a body to prevent the spread of disease, however there are some simple practices which can greatly increase your personal safety as you undertake the task. Safe Burial Practice when a death has involved an infectious, dangerous or deadly disease are essential to prevent the spread of disease to healthy individuals. The body at death has it's highest viral load, and many pathogens (i.e. bacteria, virus) can live for several days within a body. The grave needs to be dug at least 6 ft, and those preparing the body & transporting it need to be wearing the same level of personal protective equipment as they would when the person was living.
CDC's "Infection Control for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in the African Health Care Setting" FREE pdf
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