Cohen in a Building with a Deceased
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Question
What should a Cohen do if he lives in a building where someone has died in one of the apartments?
Answer
He should close the doors and windows of his home and not leave until the deceased is removed from the building.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 371
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