Temporary mortuary facilities will be set for patients who die from COVID-19, it has been revealed.
At a press briefing this morning, a spokeswoman for the Taoiseach said the government have included temporary morgues as part of their action plan to deal with the expected surge in coronavirus cases here.
The spokeswoman said: “We are as everyone now knows in the midst of a public health crisis.
“We are still largely in the preparation phase, getting the country ready and putting the infrastructure in place, in particular the medical infrastructure to deal with the surge when it comes.
“As part of this work we are also preparing for the wider consequences of the surge including the deeply sensitive issue of temporary mortuary facilities.
“A group of senior officials across government and relevant agencies are working together on this matter and is guided and informed by the need for compassion and care for families who will be affected.”
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