Taverne B, Kra F, Akindès F, Laborde-Balen G, Sow K, Egrot M, 2020. "Funeral rites and Covid-19: what must be done to respect tradition and keep people safe" The Conversation.

Comment citer (référence de la revue ou celle que vous souhaitez voir reproduite) Taverne Bernard, Kra Firmin, Akindès Francis, Laborde-Balen Gabriele, Sow Khoudia, Egrot Marc, 2020. "Funeral rites and Covid-19: what must be done to respect tradition and keep people safe", The Conversation, 2020.07.20 : On line.
Type de publication
  • Média (presse, radio, TV)
Date de publication 20.07.2020
Court résumé The arrival of the coronavirus epidemic in Africa means decisions must be made not only about how to care for the sick, but also on how funerals should be carried out.
Anthropological research shows that generally, around the world, the ceremony around funerals begins at the first signs that someone might die, and continues after the burial. These “funeral rites” include rituals, ceremonies and acts which are cultural and religious obligations.
In a guiding document, the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that there is no proof that people can become infected with the new coronavirus if they’re exposed to the bodies of those that died from it. However, until more information is available, caution is key.
Epidémie concernée
  • Covid-19
  • Ebola
Pays concernés par la publication
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • France
  • Guinée
  • Sénégal