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<p>Government is putting in place a range of measures to ensure the UK is prepared
to manage the impacts of a Covid-19 outbreak. Part of this planning is ensuring we
are prepared for higher numbers of people dying over the period of the pandemic.</p><p>Ensuring
the deceased are treated with dignity and respect whilst minimising the risks to public
health is at the forefront of Government planning. Measures underway will increase
capacity at a local level to manage additional demand.</p><p>The Government’s Action
Plan (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan</a>)
sets out planning principles that underpin the response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
As part of this response, provisions have been included in the Coronavirus Bill which
will ensure the sector can manage the impact of the pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>.</p><p>
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