![]() ![]() ![]() GEORGE TOWN: The remains of 16 individuals, all of whom died of Covid-19, have been left unclaimed at the Penang Hospital’s mortuary.Īlthough 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.įor now, it is only the state government that is saddled with the duty of cremating their bodies and holding on to their ashes until relatives come forward, said state welfare committee chairman Phee Boon Poh.
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