To prevent further spread of coronavirus pandemic in the state, Osun State government on Wednesday unveiled safety protocols that must be followed during burial rites.
A public service announcement signed by Secretary to Osun State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, explained that for any burial in the state, there must not be more than 20 people, who must put on nose masks at the burial site.
The government added that relatives of the deceased must provide sanitiser at the venue and ensure observance of social distancing.
“Families of the deceased are also expected to inform the nearest Divisional Police Officer of the date and venue of the burial. The Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer from the local government must supervise the burial.
“Furthermore, the family of the deceased must write an application letter which must be accompanied by a death certificate issued by a government hospital or a letter from the Ministry of Health, signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health.
“The letter must state the following; the deceased’s last address, cause of death, and a pledge by the family to abide by and follow the standard regulations set to guide against COVID-19 pandemic,” the government said.
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