Scientists Say Corpses Can Carry and Spread COVID-19

While the bodies of the deceased play only a small part in spreading pandemics, it is possible for corpses to cause infections in living individuals. In fact, according to two preprint papers published in MedRxiv and BioRxiv this year, the novel coronavirus can persist in cadavers for around two weeks and can preserve its infectious potential throughout that time.

Contagious Corpses