The Public Health Act Regulations include two lists of infectious diseases that influence certain aspects the disposal of bodies. If the dead person is infected with a "List A" disease (e.g. HIV), the body-bag used for transporting the body must be clearly labeled with a warning. If the person is infected with a "List B" disease (e.g. Diphtheria), the body bag must carry the warning and the body may not be removed from the body bag. Consequently, bodies infected with List B diseases may not be embalmed or made available for viewing.
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