With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines has much to explore, in addition to its beautiful landscapes, our country has countless underwater wonders that deserve the same attention, but the new normality, how accurately do we do it?
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The Philippine Sports Diving Commission (PCSSD) of the Ministry of Tourism (DOT) has issued updated rules for diving with COVID-19 autonomous scuba diving. In accordance with Circular PCSSD No. 2020-001 and the PCSSD No. 2020-001, divers and diving services have new protocols to stick to for safe diving reports for everyone.
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According to the memos, divers must provide a negative RT-PCR upon arrival at a network quarantine facility. The check must have passed within 48 hours of the diver’s arrival. Divers must also bring their own diving equipment and disinfectants.
As expected in all COVID-19s, divers should also practice social distance and the use of face masks as long as they are out of the water. These protocols should be followed even on boat trips before dives.
Diving institutions must download a PCSSD accreditation or OPERATING AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE (CAO) to operate at 50% of their COVID-19 operating capacity, and must also be provided with anti-fog responses (soap and shampoo) for diving services must also disinfect their dive boats after each use.
Physical education is recommended for divers, but is allowed as long as there is a smart physical distance between students and instructors. Individual courses are recommended.
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On October 9, 2020, Malacaang announced that the GCQ and MGCQ diving services will be able to reopen to visitors in the GCQ and MGCQ zones. With this, COVID-19 diving has become an option for many travelers. travel by reopening those destinations.
“Our precedence remains the same with the reopening of diving and sports tourism,” said Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. “By following these guidelines, we continue with the protection and well-being of tourists and industry workers. “
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