Funeral without family: Hyd man laid to rest by health workers

  • | Monday | 30th March, 2020

HYDERABAD: In a sad and shocking case, health workers in Hyderabad performed the funeral of a 74-year-old Khaja Hameeduddin, who became the first person in Telangana to die of the deadly coronavirus. Also Read First Corona suspect dies in HyderabadBecause of this, no family members was able to attend the funeral of their loved one and the mortal remains was laid to rest in the presence of health workers. In the video filming the funeral, one can see the attendees remained away from the burial site where the deceased was finally laid to rest. The health workers took necessary protective measures before and after the burial so as to reduced the potential transmission of the virus after the patient’s death. Looking at the current stats, Telangana Health Minister Etela Rajendra said that currently 53 positive coronavirus cases were reported in the state.

HYDERABAD: In a sad and shocking case, health workers in Hyderabad performed the funeral of a 74-year-old Khaja Hameeduddin, who became the first person in Telangana to die of the deadly coronavirus. Soon after his death, blood samples were collected. He was tested positive with COVID-19 and his grieving family put is under home quarantine at their resident in Khairiatabad. Also Read First Corona suspect dies in Hyderabad Because of this, no family members was able to attend the funeral of their loved one and the mortal remains was laid to rest in the presence of health workers. According to a media reports, the man was buried on March 28. There is empathy, but it’s very complicated According to the guidelines for the 21-day nationwide lockdown, not more than 20 persons are allowed to gather at a funeral or congregation. In the video filming the funeral, one can see the attendees remained away from the burial site where the deceased was finally laid to rest. The health workers took necessary protective measures before and after the burial so as to reduced the potential transmission of the virus after the patient’s death. Looking at the current stats, Telangana Health Minister Etela Rajendra said that currently 53 positive coronavirus cases were reported in the state. The highly contagious virus has infected more than 1,000 people and killed 29. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS.

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