ANATOMY OF A DIVER
Covid
During the pandemic Dr Ross Sayers of DDRC Healthcare has worked in Intensive Care and Respiratory Units , the Nightingale Hospital and one of the COVID vaccine trials . He shares his thoughts on what we know so far
an update on what divers need to know
VACCINATIONS HAVE STARTED AND THERE is light at the end of the tunnel ! There is a real chance that by this summer we will start to see life getting back to normal and those dreamy dive weekends back on the calendar . That being said , the NHS remains under real pressure and it is likely many more people will fall ill before the vaccines show their worth .
As divers , there are many questions running through our minds : Have I had COVID and has it caused any long-lasting effects ? Will the vaccine keep me safe ? Will it affect my diving in the future ? This is a quick update of what we know so far .
Have I had COVID ?
A quick reminder , COVID-19 is caused by a virus transmitted in droplets from the mouth , throat and airways . Some people don ’ t get any symptoms but if you have had a fever , shortness of breath , lost your sense of smell or taste and had a cough or a flu-like
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