Sunn
Contributor
Roy, you seem to be quite new in diving, and I suppose it was going to be one of your first trip to Egypt... so let's answer seriously your questions :
No. They are not really aware.
No. Good desinfectant products are expensive, they clean up, yes, but don't even think they have something like chlorhexidine soaps or disinfectant gel everywhere...
No. You know that in USA and even in Europe, the covid tests are limited and thus the number of cases are barely underestimated. Furthermore, the healthcare system in Egypt is far (very far) from the european system, which is overloaded now in Italy, Spain, soon in France...
Do you really think any website could give actual stats about egyptian situation ?
Do you have consider one time visiting Hurghada's hospital ?
For this, you are right...
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* Are the Egyptian local taking this very seriously. If they are going to Friday prepares then I consider that the risk is Extremely High. We've seen/heard about too many examples in Europe and elsewhere where large congregations are basically to be avoided at all costs.
No. They are not really aware.
* Are the hotels actually doing the clean up/disinfection that the government has announced.
No. Good desinfectant products are expensive, they clean up, yes, but don't even think they have something like chlorhexidine soaps or disinfectant gel everywhere...
* Any links or websites that can be trusted for actual stats concerning new cases/deaths in Egypt.
Egypt is the not the best ambassador of from speech and good journalism so it would be good to have some feedback about the real situation.
No. You know that in USA and even in Europe, the covid tests are limited and thus the number of cases are barely underestimated. Furthermore, the healthcare system in Egypt is far (very far) from the european system, which is overloaded now in Italy, Spain, soon in France...
Do you really think any website could give actual stats about egyptian situation ?
Do you have consider one time visiting Hurghada's hospital ?
At the latest, Emporer Divers will refund up to 50% of the trip if cancelled at least 28 days prior to the voyage. So I currently have 4 weeks left to make up my mind about cancelling or not.
At the moment I have a hard time believing that it will be OK, permitted, safe or wise to travel to Egypt even at the end of May..
For this, you are right...