Kohima, April 27 (MExN): The Kohima Village Council (KVC) held an emergency meeting on April 26 with KVC executive members, including Khel Presidents, representatives of GBs, KMK, KVYO, KVGOA, VDB and village elders. The purpose of the meeting was to clarify on the controversial issue of burial of COVID 19 victims, KVC stated in a press release today. To this end, it said that the Council unanimously agreed in principle that the dignity of the dead, the religious traditions and their families should be respected and protected throughout. After observing all the standard precautions, the mortal remains of the COVID 19 patient would be allowed for burial in the village/cemetery/burial ground of the family or Church, without any discrimination, while taking utmost care, the release stated.
The decision was made after thorough discussion and the Health Department unequivocally made clear that there would be no additional risk of infection after a dead body is properly attended and treated as per protocol, it added. The meeting was addressed by Dr Nicky Kire, Advisor & MLA Khriehu Liezietsu, Kohima Deputy Commissioner Thejawhelie Sote, Principal Director for Health and Family Welfare Dr Vizolie Suokhrie and his team of senior doctors, the release stated.
