Colombo, Feb 16 (AdaDerana) – The Director-General of Health Services has issued a circular stating that post-mortem PCR is not mandatory for all deaths (hospital or non-hospital deaths).
If required a post-mortem PCR can be conducted at the discretion of the relevant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO), Dr. Asela Gunawardena said further.
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates from around the world
ADVERTISEMENT
If diagnosed with Covid-19 infection, the method of disposal remains the same, adhering to previous circulars until further notice, the circular noted.
READ: Triple threat for Sri Lanka; Omicron, Dengue and Viral Flu spread fast
