Virus victims ‘unclaimed’ in morgue


GEORGE TOWN: The remains of 16 individuals, all of whom died of Covid-19, have been left unclaimed at the Penang Hospital’s mortuary.

Although Covid-19 deaths are decreasing substantially, some of those who succumbed to the pandemic have no loved ones who are willing to step forward to handle their remains.

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