Design of mass burial sites for safe and dignified disposal of pandemic fatalities

The huge number of fatalities due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has imposed an unprecedented pressure on existing burial facilities. Thus, mass is being used in different parts world cope with this unusual situation. As a dead body might be contagious for at least hours, if not days, there need manage/design/construct considering safe handling coffins and other environmental, social, economical ethical/dignity aspects. However, guidelines World Health Organization do thoroughly address potential risk associated groundwater pollution construction. Hence, present study discusses sites sheds light factors that control survival/retention bacteria viruses porous media. Furthermore, using available knowledge designing/monitoring municipal/industrial waste disposal sites, cost-effective simple construction method proposed mitigate its environmental impact.