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Gravediggers offer prayers for COVID-19 victims
Upon receiving the task entrusted to them, these gravediggers will proceed to ensure the remains were handled as soon as possible.
Fri Jun 25 2021
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Visually impaired gravedigger prepares COVID-19 victims final resting place
Despite having worked as a gravedigger for the past 20 years, deaths involving COVID-19 patients have always torn Shuib Aziz's heart apart, as he can only offer some comfort to the family members.
Sun May 23 2021
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India infections top 18 million as gravediggers work round the clock
Hotels and railway coaches have been converted into critical care facilities to make up for the shortage of hospital beds.
Fri Apr 30 2021
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Gaza gravediggers and medics stretched as COVID spikes during Ramadan
Gaza health officials said around 70 pct of intensive care unit beds were occupied, up from 37 pct at the end of March.
Thu Apr 22 2021