What is ZOMBIE COVID. Can Corpses spread the virus?
What is ZOMBIE COVID. Can Corpses spread the virus?
Even after a COVID patient dies, the virus can still be found in their bodies up to 13 days following their death.
Even after a COVID patient dies, the virus can still be found in their bodies up to 13 days following their death.
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A study conducted by Japanese researchers found that the virus was present in large amounts in the corpses of COVID victims.
A study conducted by Japanese researchers found that the virus was present in large amounts in the corpses of COVID victims.
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A similar study conducted by researchers in Germany in March 2021 also concluded that the virus can still be found in the bodies of COVID patients up to 17 days following their death.
A similar study conducted by researchers in Germany in March 2021 also concluded that the virus can still be found in the bodies of COVID patients up to 17 days following their death.
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Since the outbreak of COVID, mortuary workers have been instructed to handle the bodies of those who succumbed to the virus with caution, and they should wear protective equipment.
Since the outbreak of COVID, mortuary workers have been instructed to handle the bodies of those who succumbed to the virus with caution, and they should wear protective equipment.
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For individuals who only attend a funeral, the risk of catching the virus from other people is much greater.
For individuals who only attend a funeral, the risk of catching the virus from other people is much greater.
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In April, the CDC stated that there is currently no link between being in the same room as the body of a person who died of COVID-19 and getting sick.
In April, the CDC stated that there is currently no link between being in the same room as the body of a person who died of COVID-19 and getting sick.
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However, being in an overcrowded room can make you more vulnerable to infection.
However, being in an overcrowded room can make you more vulnerable to infection.
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The Ebola virus can spread during a funeral, as people touch or wash the body of a deceased person. The WHO explains that the body and other bodily fluids carry the disease.
The Ebola virus can spread during a funeral, as people touch or wash the body of a deceased person. The WHO explains that the body and other bodily fluids carry the disease.
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Aside from COVID casualties' airways, the virus can also infect other organs and tissues in the body.
Aside from COVID casualties' airways, the virus can also infect other organs and tissues in the body.
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According to a study published in Nature, the coronavirus can be found in 84 anatomical locations in the bodies of 44 individuals who died with COVID-19.
According to a study published in Nature, the coronavirus can be found in 84 anatomical locations in the bodies of 44 individuals who died with COVID-19.
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Some of these include the brain, plasma, heart, lymph nodes, eyes, and adrenal gland.The study noted that even though the patient died...
Some of these include the brain, plasma, heart, lymph nodes, eyes, and adrenal gland.The study noted that even though the patient died...
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almost 230 days after their symptoms appeared, the coronavirus was still present in multiple anatomical locations in their bodies.
almost 230 days after their symptoms appeared, the coronavirus was still present in multiple anatomical locations in their bodies.
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