DAN’s Quick Guide to Properly Disinfecting Dive Gear

The CDC has updated its recommendations, and some of the cleaning products noted in this article may not be suitable for killing the virus that causes COVID-19. While Steramine is an effective sanitizing product, and some manufacturers recommended it, it does not appear on the EPA’s “List N” and is thus not endorsed for removal of the new coronavirus.

Diving after COVID-19: What We Know Today

COVID-19 shares many features with other serious viral pneumonias and requires a period of convalescence before returning to normal activities. The amount of time needed to recover will vary, as will the long-term effects of COVID-19. As information becomes available it will be incorporated into prevention, treatment and follow-up guidelines for COVID-19.

DAN Extends Liability Coverage 90 Days to Help Professionals and Businesses

DURHAM, NC – May 6, 2020 – For 40 years, Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) has helped dive professionals and businesses be better prepared to handle emergency situations. Consistent with this mission, and in light of the unprecedented conditions facing the dive industry, DAN Risk Retention Group (RRG) will extend the policy term by 90 days for current insureds under its professional, group professional and general liability insurance policies.

DAN Launches Live Webinar Series

DURHAM, NC – May 13, 2020 – Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) has launched a series of live webinars set to stream weekly via Facebook Live on the DAN Facebook Page. Subject matter experts from DAN’s Research, Risk Mitigation, Medicine and Membership teams will give presentations on topics relevant to divers, dive professionals and dive business owners in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.