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

13. Hygiene requirements for mortuary premises: COVID-19 remains
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(1) The mortuary must be kept clean and properly ventilated and illuminated at all times.

 

(2) Surfaces and instruments must be made of materials that can be easily disinfected as prescribed in the Human Remains Regulations.

 

(3) Surfaces, where the body was prepared, must first be cleaned with soap and water, or a commercially prepared detergent solution. After cleaning, a disinfectant with a minimum concentration of 0.1% (1000 ppm) sodium hypochlorite (bleach), or 70% ethanol must be used to disinfect.