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Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections from the Department of Health to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-1913. Hygiene requirements for mortuary premises: COVID-19 remains |
| (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. |
