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Coroner wants to stockpile body bags in case of flu
Created: 2/23/2006 12:35:57 PM
Updated:2/23/2006 12:35:57 PM
TROY -- A western Ohio coroner wants to stock up on body bags in case of a bird flu pandemic.
North of Dayton, Miami County Coroner Dr. Judith Nickras has asked county commissioners to buy 1,000 bags, saying she wants to be able to manage bodies in the most dignified way possible. She says the body bags could be stored for years and would be useful if other disasters occur.
Commissioners aren't sure they want to comply with the request right now. One commissioner, whose family happens to operate a funeral home, says she's been assured by the state Funeral Directors Association that the county could always get extra body bags when needed.
? 2006
The Associated Press
Coroner wants to stockpile body bags in case of flu
Created: 2/23/2006 12:35:57 PM
Updated:2/23/2006 12:35:57 PM
TROY -- A western Ohio coroner wants to stock up on body bags in case of a bird flu pandemic.
North of Dayton, Miami County Coroner Dr. Judith Nickras has asked county commissioners to buy 1,000 bags, saying she wants to be able to manage bodies in the most dignified way possible. She says the body bags could be stored for years and would be useful if other disasters occur.
Commissioners aren't sure they want to comply with the request right now. One commissioner, whose family happens to operate a funeral home, says she's been assured by the state Funeral Directors Association that the county could always get extra body bags when needed.
? 2006
The Associated Press