An Analysis of Guidelines in Conducting Post-Mortem During the Pandemic of Covid-19 in Malaysia

Abstract

The essential cause of severe respiratory tract infections in humans is the development of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, which is harming people worldwide and raising concerns about global health. Coronavirus was first found and identified in December 2019, causing countries across the world, including Malaysia, to increase emergency measures to combat the virus. 2nd January 2020 was the known first case of COVID-19 reported in Malaysia. As part of the humanitarian forensic action approach, it is crucial to develop a plan for the management of the dead for all suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases, including the unidentified deceased, as the pandemic does not discriminate against its victims. Every nation needs to be prepared to manage the high capacity of deaths that could be caused by the pandemic. Due to this virus, the globe is experiencing a severe and acute public health emergency. There is no common set of laws or standards for dealing with and handling the deceased during the outbreak, in part because legal requirements and fatality rates vary by country.