They didn’t have to do it, but they did!
Our selfless frontliners walked for almost an hour carrying the casket of a COVID-19 victim, an Orang Asli who succumbed to the virus in an Orang Asli village in Jeram Kedah, Negeri Sembilan.
Photo via Sinar Harian
According to BERNAMA, medical officer Mohd Adree said that it was his first time experiencing something like this throughout his years that he and his colleagues have handled the burials of those who died from COVID-19 - They had to carry the casket up a 1KM hill.
“Walking, dressed in PPE with the hilly paths, made the journey difficult. Plus the hot weather and we had to control our breathing to avoid getting too tired on the way while carrying the coffin. We also had to stop and rest for a while, before continuing our journey to the funeral home,” he said.
Azree said that as frontliners, it’s very important that they are physically and mentally ready as unexpected things can happen at any time, especially when they are managing someone’s burial.
Photo via Sinar Harian
As a medical officer, Azree has never felt like it’s a burden when managing the remains of COVID-19 individuals, and considers it as his duty that needs to be executed responsibly.
Haih, what would we do without our frontliners during this difficult time?
Thank you so much Azree, and other medical officers and frontliners who have gone above and beyond to make sure that Malaysians are safe from COVID-19.
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
