China cremates corona victims

The Chinese authorities have directed the burning of the corpses of the newly born "Corona" virus near the place of their death, and banned funerary traditions such as farewell ceremonies.

A joint directive statement issued by the National Health Committee of China, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security - broadcast by Chinese media on Sunday, said that the corpses of deceased people with the "Corona" virus cannot be transported between different regions, and they cannot be preserved for burial or any other means.