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As all of us gradually get accustomed to living with the coronavirus in our midst, Divers Alert Network (DAN) has published an extensive set of resources for dive operations as they prepare to get back to business. “Dive Operations and COVID-19: Prepping for Return” answers frequently asked questions under various sections: Protecting Staff and Customers, Disinfection, Infection Control: Limiting the Spread, and Equipment and Operations.

The FAQs make for an important read for divers and underwater photographers as well, since it allows us to understand the kind of additional measures operators ought to be taking to ensure the safety of dives—and how we can all contribute to minimizing the risk of infection and transmission.

DAN has published various other articles relating to COVID-19 on its news and blog pages that are also worth a look.
 

PRESS RELEASE

DAN Answers FAQs About Returning to Diving

DURHAM, NC – May 27, 2020 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) has published answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about preparing to dive in the new normal.

Covered topics include safety practices for retail areas, staff and client interactions, dive boat operations, gear disinfection protocols and more. As dive professionals, dive operators and dive business owners prepare and develop plans to resume operation, DAN encourages all to review Dive Operations and COVID-19: Prepping for Return.

In addition to taking a look at these frequently asked questions, be sure to check out some of our other articles and resources at DAN.org/COVID-19. Among these are videos of our recent webinars on diving safely and limiting disease transmission in the context of COVID-19 and beyond.

DAN also welcomes your inquiries. If you have questions about operational or dive safety, email us. If you have questions about fitness to dive or dive medicine, contact email us or +1-919-684-2948. For questions about membership and insurance, email us, or call us at +1-919-684-2948.

About DAN: The world’s most recognized and respected dive safety organization, Divers Alert Network (DAN) has remained committed to the health and well-being of divers for 40 years. The organization’s research, medical services and global-response programs create an extensive network that supports divers with vital services such as injury prevention, safety and educational programs and lifesaving evacuations. Every year, hundreds of thousands of divers around the world look to DAN as their dive safety organization. Join the DAN community or learn more at DAN.org.