| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T18 |
0-270 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The planning or implementation of activities for the management of the dead related to COVID-19 should be always framed by the following fundamental principles:o The safety and wellbeing of staff involved in managing the dead from COVID-19 should be the utmost priority. |
| T19 |
271-554 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To this effect forensic best practices should always be informed by the advice and latest recommendations from national health authorities and international health organizations, especially the World Health Organization (WHO) [[3], [4]], for health personnel handling COVID-19 cases. |
| T20 |
555-749 |
Sentence |
denotes |
o The humanitarian imperative which should guide the proper management of the dead in any circumstance requires that the dignity of the deceased and of their next of kin be respected throughout. |
| T21 |
750-964 |
Sentence |
denotes |
o Every effort should be made to ensure the reliable identification of the dead, failing which their proper documentation and traceability are essential for making their future recovery and identification possible. |
| T22 |
965-1262 |
Sentence |
denotes |
o The management of the dead from COVID-19 should not impede the medico legal investigation of death where required by the authorities (e.g. suspicious deaths, deaths in custody, etc.) but additional special health and safety precautions should be adopted for the necessary post-mortem procedures. |
