ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Public Health (Prevention, Control and Supression of Covid-19) Rules
8. Removal and disposal of bodies
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
8. Removal and disposal of bodies
(1)The following shall apply in relation to removal and disposal of bodies of all persons who die from COVID-19:(a)The person applying for burial or cremation permit shall be regarded as the responsible person for purposes of section 18 of Public Health Act, (Cap 242);(b)The burial or cremation ceremony may only take place between 0900 hours — 1500 hours;(c)The attendance at the burial or crematorium shall not exceed fifteen persons without prior written consent of a medical officer of health;(d)No child under the age of twelve years may enter any cemetery or crematorium unless when accompanied by an adult, or with the medical officer of health;(e)No person shall be allowed to carry on or solicit business, hold demonstration, or perform an activity which is not normally associated with a cemetery or crematorium;(f)The mode of transport used during the funeral procession at the cemetery or crematorium, must be fumigated immediately after the procession;(g)Every person taking part in a funeral procession at the cemetery, or attending a cremation service, must comply with instructions or directions issued by the medical officer of health or public health officer;(2)Any person who fails and neglects to follow directions issued by a medical officer of health or public health officer, commits an offence.(3)The Cabinet Secretary may designate an area as a burial site for persons whose deaths result from COVID-19.