Precautions against its spread COVID-19 for the camps was published by the Ministry of Health. The first package concerns the organizers of Organized Camps for Children and Adolescents, while the second for small independent groups of people (families, friends, etc.),
Children and teenagers camps
The Ministry of Health, in the context of its responsibilities for the protection of Public Health, issues a series of instructions that should be taken to avoid the spread and to prevent its spread. COVID-19, in Organized Camps for Children and Adolescents.
These measures should be considered as the minimum that should be implemented. The managers of the Organized Camps for Children and Adolescents are advised to formulate appropriate and additional measures in accordance with the configuration and the conditions that prevail in their premises.
Special measures for Organized Camps for Children and Adolescents
To enter the camp site all campers and staff must be required to hold at the start date of the camp:
• either a negative laboratory test or a rapid antigen test for the disease COVID-19 with sampling completed within 72 hours,
• or a vaccination certificate for his illness COVID-19 at least one dose and provided that three weeks have elapsed since the date of vaccination,
• or evidence of release in the case of persons who became ill from his illness COVID-19 and provided that no more than six months have elapsed from the date of sampling of their initial positive diagnosis.
The campers, together with his supervisors, should be divided into permanent and distinct small groups that will always be stable without mixing with members of other groups. This applies to all aspects of their stay (overnight stay, food, occupation, etc.). The "Bubble" philosophy should be followed.
The movement of campers and workers outside the camp site is prohibited. In very exceptional and absolutely necessary cases and always after the approval of the Camp Management, this may be allowed but a strict diary and a detailed record of what he did, which places he visited and with whom he came in contact should always be kept. If there is flexibility in who should leave the camp to address the need that has arisen, a vaccinated worker should be preferred, and has the completed vaccination schedule.
The entry / visits of parents / guardians and / or other persons inside the camp site are strictly prohibited. In very exceptional and absolutely necessary cases and always after the approval of its Management
other than workers and campers may enter the camp site.
It is understood that in the exceptional case that it will be judged that another person needs to enter the camp area, he must necessarily observe the safety and health measures in force. In case it is deemed necessary for any other person to enter the camp, except the staff and the children, then a strict entry diary is kept and a detailed record of what he did, which places he visited and with whom he came in contact.
The operation of restaurants in the area is governed by the protocol "Protocol for restarting restaurants COVID-19Which is posted on the website https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/categories/info
The operation of swimming pools in the area is governed by the protocol "Precautions against the spread of COVID-19 for those in charge of Swimming Pools / Public Swimming Tanks "which is posted on the website https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/categories/info
The use of locker rooms and indoor showers is governed by the "Instructions and precautions from the new Koronovirus (SARSCOV-2) for the use of sauna or steam bath inside the locker rooms" https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/categories/ info
Use of face mask for all persons XNUMX years of age and older, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
In case of a suspicious case, the Epidemiological Surveillance and Infectious Diseases Control Unit is immediately informed by phone at 22771923 (email contacttracing2@moh.gov.cy) for guidance on the measures to be taken.
Staff Hygiene
Use of face mask, according to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
Separation of staff into fixed groups to avoid overcrowding and facilitate tracking.
Social distancing.
Avoid hand contact with eyes, nose and mouth to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection COVID-19.
In case of cough or sneezing, cover the nose and mouth with a tissue, or exceptionally with the sleeve at elbow height if there is no tissue. Used tissue should be disposed of with waste immediately after use.
People with symptoms of a respiratory infection should not come to work until the symptoms are over.
The site managers will keep a file where data will be kept with the names of all staff and the days they were at work. Similar data will be kept for each person who may have performed other work at the site as an external collaborator (eg conservators, engineers, etc.)
Cleaning and disinfection
The requirements mentioned in the document entitled Cleaning and disinfection No2, which is posted on the website https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/press/pc.pdf, are observed.
Bathrooms
Use of disinfectant cleaners and ventilation of the space at regular intervals
Markings of distance keeping measures and hygiene rules.
Supply toilets with liquid soap, disposable towels / paper towels and antiseptic alcohol solution (60% alcohol content at least) to disinfect hands.
Use of trash cans with foot lever.
Especially with regard to ventilation in shared indoor toilets where a technical ventilation system is installed: if
It is possible to ensure the technical ventilation of the toilets on a continuous basis 24 hours a day and to prevent the opening of the toilet windows in order to achieve the correct direction of the ventilation-ventilation. In shared toilets where there is no technical ventilation system installed, open the windows.
Small independent groups of people
The Ministry of Health, in the context of its responsibilities for the protection of Public Health, issues a series of instructions that should be taken to avoid the spread and to prevent its spread. COVID-19, for campers.
These measures should be considered as the minimum that should be implemented. The managers of the camping sites are advised to formulate appropriate and additional measures in accordance with the configuration and the conditions that prevail in their premises.
The above measures concern camping places where small independent groups of people (family, friends, etc.) live, using their personal equipment.
• Campers should responsibly follow all the rules of personal hygiene and distance.
• Minimum distance between tents / caravans belonging to different groups is 4 meters.
• Campers should avoid overcrowding and clutter and each should have personal hygiene items, which are strictly for personal use (soaps, towels, etc.).
• Use of face mask for all persons XNUMX years of age and older, according to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
Special measures of Camp Camps where applicable
The operation of restaurants in the area, (where they exist), is governed by the protocol "Protocol for restarting restaurants COVID-19Which is posted on the website https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/categories/info
The operation of swimming pools in the area, (where they exist), is governed by the protocol "Precautions against the spread of COVID-19 for those in charge of Swimming Pools / Public Swimming Tanks "which is posted on the website https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/categories/info
The use of locker rooms and indoor showers is governed by the "Instructions and precautions from the new Koronovirus (SARSCOV-2) for the use of sauna or steam bath inside the locker rooms" https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/categories/ info
Staff Hygiene
Use of face mask, according to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
Separation of staff into fixed groups to avoid overcrowding and facilitate tracking.
Social distancing.
Avoid hand contact with eyes, nose and mouth to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection COVID-19.
In case of cough or sneezing, cover the nose and mouth with a tissue, or exceptionally with the sleeve at elbow height if there is no tissue. Used tissue should be disposed of with waste immediately after use.
People with symptoms of a respiratory infection should not come to work until the symptoms are over.
The site managers will keep a file where data will be kept with the names of all staff and the days they were at work. Similar data will be kept for each person who may have performed other work at the site as an external collaborator (eg conservators, engineers, etc.)
Cleaning and disinfection
The requirements mentioned in the document entitled Cleaning and disinfection No2, which is posted on the website https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/press/pc.pdf, are observed.
Bathrooms
Use of disinfectant cleaners, frequent cleaning and ventilation of the space at regular intervals.
Markings of distance keeping measures and hygiene rules.
Supply toilets with liquid soap, disposable towels / paper towels and antiseptic alcohol solution (60% alcohol content at least) to disinfect hands.
Use of trash cans with foot lever.
Especially when it comes to ventilating public shared toilets where there is a technical ventilation system installed: if possible, ensure that the toilets are technically ventilated on a 24-hour basis and prevent the toilet windows from opening in the right direction to ensure proper ventilation. ventilation-ventilation. In shared toilets where there is no technical ventilation system installed, open the windows.
In case of a suspicious case, the Epidemiological Surveillance and Infectious Diseases Control Unit is immediately informed by phone at 22771923 (email contacttracing2@moh.gov.cy) for guidance on the measures to be taken.