Hundreds of Covid-19 victims' corpses dug up from Iraqi 'coronavirus cemetery'
dailystar.co.ukcoronavirus victims being brought back to family tombs were lifted.The restrictions were introduced as preventative measures for fear the corpses could still spread the virus.The law permitted only one family member to attend speedy burials, which took place in the middle of the night.A plot of desert located outside the shrine city of Najaf was designated a “coronavirus cemetery”, where victims from all religious sects were buried five metres apart by volunteers in protective gear.Iraqi authorities announced on September 7th that restrictions would be lifted so the deceased could be relocated to the cemetery of their family’s choice.Hundreds of mourners carrying shovels and baskets began arriving at the cemetery on Thursday night.Mohammad.
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