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Odisha discourages COVID-19 test after death
Updated On: 23 September, 2020 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
The decision of the state government came after several incidents were reported where relatives abstained from attending funerals and last rites of those testing positive for Covid-19 after death
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The Odisha government has directed hospitals not to conduct Covid-19 test of deceased patients, said an official on Wednesday.
Covid-19 test after death is discouraged to avoid undue delay in release of body and prevent harassment to the bereaved family, said Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Pradipta Mohapatra in an order.
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