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IATA Travel Pass will manage and verify the secure flow of necessary testing or vaccine information among governments, airlines, laboratories, and travellers, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) writes in a press release.
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These guidelines are subject to change, so please refer to the government website for the latest guidance.
,The British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) was formed in 2002 to promote safe diving practices amongst the British sport diving community. It is chaired by the RNLI.
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Development of a vaccine against Covid-19 could come at the expense of sharks, researchers warn.
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Despite the media doom and gloom, some destinations have opened up, especially regarding dive travel. These include the Bahamas, most Caribbean countries, Cocos, French Polynesia, Galapagos, Malpelo, Maldives, Red Sea, Sea of Cortez and Socorro.
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After months of lockdown, South Africa has reopened its borders to international travellers. The move was especially welcomed by the country’s travel sector, especially hard hit by stringent restrictions imposed on under lockdown.
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With borders reopening and travel following tentatively, keeping on top of the latest developments can be a full-time job.
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At present, COVID-19 is a new infection, hence no one knows what the long-term problems will be for divers. At this early stage, there are concerns regarding lung function.
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The DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) guidance included a section relating to “skippered day-boat hire and skippered day charter hire” and stated “operators should not allow skippered day boat hire or skippered d
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies.
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Travel restrictions implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are being eased in a growing number of destinations, allowing tourism to restart.
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EU ambassadors are continuing talks to reopen external borders on 1 July, but US travellers could be among those not allowed in. With the virus spreading in parts of the US, it is likely Americans would be barred.
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In order to provide travellers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations by country, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed an online interactive world map.
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If a visitor to Cyprus tests positive for the coronavirus this summer, the government will cover many of their expenses—including food, drink and lodging—according to a new plan that maps out how the island nation can revive its crucial tourism in
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The team are positively working together to enable divers to get back into the water safely.
,The British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) was formed in 2002 to promote safe diving practices amongst the British sport diving community.
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The members are
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Cromhall is a former limestone quarry that naturally flooded when works ceased. It was used for entry-level and rescue training because the slightly undulating rock bottom has an ideal training depth of 17 mt / 55.7 ft.
,Respected dive safety supervisor Neil Brock, from Bristol Channel Diving Services stated "We have used Cromhall since it opened - it was a great training venue.
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The working group has cautiously welcomed a mindful, progressive return to shore diving, because it naturally lends itself to social distancing above the surface.
,The British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) was formed in 2002 to promote safe diving practices amongst the British sport diving community.
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The members are
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