DIVERS ALERT NETWORK: EUROPE DAN Europe is an international non-profit medical and research organisation dedicated to the safety and health of divers. WWW.DANEUROPE.ORG
CHANGING BEHAVIOURS,
NOT MINDSET
DAN Europe President and founder Alessandro Marroni addressed the current COVID-19 crisis in a message that went out to all DAN members
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n these difficult days, our international diving community is facing big challenges. COVID-19 is forcing us to keep our underwater exploration instinct quiet, and to limit interactions with our fellow dive buddies. It’s causing instability for all those who made diving their profession and source of income. The epidemiological situation is constantly evolving. Nobody can predict how long this will last in Europe and the rest of the world. However, we’ve always believed in the power of positive, pro-active behaviour. We hear many people say ‘there is nothing we can do’. Is it true? We believe everybody can do their part to make things better. How? Strictly following local laws and expert recommendations, to start with, as well as taking good care of your health. Here are some guidelines: • Wash your hands frequently • Maintain social distancing • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth • Practice respiratory hygiene • If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early • Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider As divers, we are very familiar with concepts like risk management and mitigation. Even more so, we can play an important role in fighting this common enemy. DAN members are true ambassadors of safety and good health habits. Now it’s time to practice what we’ve learned - manage risks, be prudent and attentive, respect life and the environment around us!
IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Here at DAN Europe, we implemented emergency measures to make sure we keep providing vital medical assistance services to all DAN members around the world, while ensuring a safe work environment for our staff, shifting most of them to smart-working.
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We remind you of a couple of important addresses: • For information regarding your membership plan and insurance benefits: mail@daneurope.org • For non-urgent medical advice: medical@daneurope.org • Should you experience any difficulty in reaching our Emergency Line or Medical Services via phone, please contact us 24/7 at: emergency@daneurope.org
REGARDING TRAVEL
If you decide to travel against the guidelines issued by your government, you are putting yourself at excessive risk and DAN Europe’s insurance may not cover claims caused by COVID-19. Though we cannot ensure coverage of specialised medical care or repatriation expenses, we will always guarantee coverage of the first medical assessment to ensure the stabilisation of the patient. On the other hand, if you have travelled abroad before your government issued restrictive measures, cover stays active unless your government provides early repatriation from the high-risk area, which you are expected to accept. In any case, we invite you to contact the relevant authorities and follow their advice on safety procedures. Please also remember that DAN provides medical insurance, and does not cover trip cancellation.
TIME TO REACT
Have more time at home? Focus on continuing education read, study and learn more. Dream about future adventures in beautiful dive spots around the world - check out our Why We Do It videos (wwdi.daneurope.org) to be inspired! DAN is - and will always be - by your side. n
KEEP UP TO DATE!
This is a constantly evolving situation – all divers should check out the News page on www.daneurope.org for regular updates
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