The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said it will coordinate with concerned government agencies in handling the remains of patients who died from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
“First of all, we like to emphasize that the MMDA is not responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing of the dead bodies of the COVID-19 casualties,” MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said in an interview on ANC.
“MMDA will try to bridge the gap between LGUs, hospitals, and crematory services. As we speak, common problems now are delayed release of death certificates and some patients who die in different LGUs from their place of residence,” the spokesperson said. Officials of concerned government agencies such as the Department of Interior and Local Government, LGUs, and funeral and crematory services will meet on Thursday in order to address logistical concerns and other issues, Pialago said.
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