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Diving After COVID-19: What We Know Today
April 24th, 2020
COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe. Some people have no symptoms at all while others require complicated stays in ICUs with ventilatory support to recover. In addition to the impact of the pr... Read More
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COVID-19 Business Support Review
April 24th, 2020
During this crisis what has been highlighted for most business owners is the access to resources and information available to assist with general, business and financial information. Whether you are ... Read More
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Tourism Relief Fund
April 20th, 2020
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM FUND OPEN FOR APPLICATIONSThe Department of Tourism encourages eligible businesses to apply for the COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund during the application period from 07 April to 30... Read More
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How to Pivot Your Message During a Crisis
April 14th, 2020
You’ve got to pivot your message during this time of crisis or it will cost you. It’s a harsh reality, but there’s a simple way you can pivot your message so your business is remembered -- even amidst... Read More
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Transporting Diving Lights & Batteries
April 7th, 2020
TO CHECK OR NOT TO CHECKWe all experience this from time to time when we fly: dangerous items, like knives or blades, have to be checked as hold luggage. It's for safety reasons regarding the other pa... Read More
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Scuba Equipment Care - Drying & Storing Your Gear
April 7th, 2020
After reviewing how to best clean and rinse your gear, let's have a closer look at drying and storing it.Of course, the following are general rules and tips, and do not replace user manuals of any equ... Read More
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COVID-19 Advisory
April 3rd, 2020
As you might imagine, DAN has received a number of enquiries regarding the current COVID-19 Pandemic. We have already issued travel advisories for DAN Southern Africa Members, and for SouthAfricans t... Read More
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Physioball Stability Exercises
March 31st, 2020
The added weight of scuba gear raises your center of gravity, making your body less stable. That is why a small roll of a boat or an uneven step can have a larger than usual impact when you’re standin... Read More
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Disinfection of Scuba Equipment and COVID-19
March 30th, 2020
The novel coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, is the cause of the disease COVID-19, which has killed 21,031 people worldwide at the time of this article (1). SARS-CoV-2 is part of the viral group k... Read More
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Scuba Units Are Not Suitable Substitutes for Ventilators
March 30th, 2020
DAN AMERICA UPDATEDAN has received several inquiries about the use of scuba equipment to aid in the battle against COVID-19. Unfortunately, scuba units are not suitable substitutes for ventilators. Do... Read More
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COVID-19 Myth Busters
March 30th, 2020
COVID-19 VIRUS CAN BE TRANSMITTED IN AREAS WITH HOT AND HUMID CLIMATESFrom the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardle... Read More
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Africa Dust
March 29th, 2020
We still do not know what ingredients in African dust kill coral, but let’s hope that the increased focus on coral health will bring funding for the research necessary to unravel the mystery of this t... Read More
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Diving after Dental surgery
March 28th, 2020
When a tooth is damaged or decayed, air may enter but have no way of being equalized. The diver may experience tooth pain (barodontalgia) during descent as the air compresses with depth and/or on the ... Read More
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Delayed Off-Gassing
March 28th, 2020
A condition or injury that compromises the blood supply to tissues may theoretically impair inert gas uptake and elimination.... Read More
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Diving with Multiple Medications
March 28th, 2020
If you are taking a new medication, plan to wait a month before diving to understand how the medication affects you and your condition. If you experience drowsiness, delayed response or any other inab... Read More
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Pygmy Seahorses: Life Aquatic
March 28th, 2020
Georges Bargibant, a researcher in New Caledonia, discovered the first pygmy seahorse when he was collecting a gorgonian coral for the Noumea museum and found a pair of tiny seahorses on its surface.... Read More
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Cardiovascular Disease and Diving
March 28th, 2020
Medication side effects may be a concern for diving, but the underlying diagnosis should be the focus when deciding someone’s fitness to dive. Cardiovascular conditions need careful evaluation that ma... Read More
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Down in the Dumps
March 28th, 2020
The shaft is the size of an oldworld telephone booth and feels as constricting as a middle coach seat in a row of strangers. I reach my hand into the hot black muck. Redundant layers of rubber signifi... Read More
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Getting Decompression Sickness while Freediving
March 27th, 2020
Over the past few years only a few cases of DCS during freediving have been reported, and they all were associated with repeated deep dives over a short time. Since there is little information, statis... Read More
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COVID-19 No Panic Help Guide
March 23rd, 2020
Educate, understand and enlighten!Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a viral infection that causes mild-to-severe illness in your upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, airways, lungs).Read about coron... Read More
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Lancet COVID-19 South African Testing Sites
March 23rd, 2020
As South Africa tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, general practitioners have advised patients to get tests at specialised sites instead of visiting their doctor.While hospitals and clinics ar... Read More
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DAN Membership COVID-19 FAQs
March 20th, 2020
The different DAN membership packages provided by DAN Southern Africa cover medical emergencies. They are designed to pay for medical treatments and additional travel expenses caused by unforeseen inj... Read More
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Further limitations imposed on travels and considerations on diving activities
March 18th, 2020
Everyone is aware of the current crisis and we at DAN are certain that our members will be at the forefront in preventing the spread of disease. It is our obligation to stay safe not just because any ... Read More
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COVID-19 and DAN Membership
March 18th, 2020
The novel Coronavirus outbreak has officially been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is a rapidly evolving situation.Under these circumstances, DAN recommends to strictl... Read More
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