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Training Camps - Selection Races
Covid 19 BulletinThis Bulletin is valid as of the date of publishing. Please, follow new information on https://woc2021.cz/covid-19/.
Version 3(18.05.2021)
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1 Contact Information 32 General Information 43 Arrival 64 Covid Tests 75 Training sessions 106 Selection Races (SR) 117 GDPR 138 FAQ 14
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1 Contact Information
COVID-19Confirmation, PCR tests, valid measures, etc.E-mail: [email protected] number: + 420 770 131 208
Training CampsMaps, Training Possibilities, etc.Radek NovotnýE-mail: [email protected] number: +420 732 445 679
Accommodation Covid-19 DoctorDominika Pachnerová Kateřina MatějůE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] number: +420 731 108 782
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2 General Information
- All participants must act in compliance with the official IOF Bulletin Covid-19. We ask everyone to take personalresponsibility and to respect the regulations.
- For any training activities it is the responsibility of the teams and athletes to follow Covid-19 precautions and regulations inplace by the Czech authorities and the organisers.
- Isolation, quarantine, medical and testing costs are the responsibility of an individual / a team. We recommend consideringyour individual or team insurance coverage prior to the arrival.
2.1 Protective Measures of the Czech Republic- Valid information and current changes regarding entering, staying in or leaving the Czech Republic are published on our
webpage https://woc2021.cz/covid-19/.- Complete overview of the Covid-19 Protective Measures can be found here on the webpage of the Ministry of the Interior of
the Czech Republic.
2.2 Face Masks- FFP2/KN95/N95 respirator or face mask with efficiency more than 94%1 are obligatory to wear indoors (incl. car,
public transport etc.), disposable mask outdoors in urban areas.- An exception of wearing a mask is only during training, in forest areas (keep social distancing!) and while eating.- The obligation to wear a respirator away outside of accommodation applies for 14 days for orange/red/dark red countries.- Masks have a limited re-use. Dispose of them frequently.- Please, be aware of the risk of being quarantined when meeting someone who may be bearing Covid-19 without sufficient
protective equipment.
2.3 Accommodation- We recommend booking single rooms. Anyone sharing a room with a Covid-19 positive person will be sent to a preventive
quarantine for 14 days by the local authority.- Please, consider booking a spare room for possible quarantine reasons.
1 Product of following standards are recognized: EN 149, GB2626, NIOSH-42CFR84, AS/NZA 1716:2021, KMOEL - 2027-64, JMHLW -Notification 214,2018
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- We are able to help you with finding a suitable type of accommodation, don’t hesitate to contact us [email protected]
2.4 Transport- It is obligatory to wear a face mask/respirator with efficiency more than 94%2 in a car according to the current czech
measures.- Travelling within small team bubbles is recommended. It might help tracing back the source of infection in case of a Covid-19
positive case and can reduce the risk of mass quarantine measures.
2.5 Feeling Sick- If anyone starts to feel sick3 during a Training Camp, he/she is obligated to notify organisers immediately ([email protected],
+ 420 770 131 208) to seek medical help.- The affected person, and any roommate, shall immediately self-isolate and notifications to other team members should be
done by telephone or mail only.- If diagnosed with Covid-19, specific steps can come in action to quarantine others that may have been affected.
2.6 Violation of the rules- All national rules and Anti-Covid precautions valid in the Czech Republic have to be followed at all times.- Be aware that by the Violation of the currently valid rules of the Czech Republic, the administrative authorities will decide
according czech law.
3 Especially the symptoms of Covid-19 disease such as fever (37,5°C or more), loss of smell or taste, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath,diarrhea, or unexplained loss of appetite.
2 Products of following standards are recognized: EN 149, GB2626, NIOSH-42CFR84, AS/NZA 1716:2021, KMOEL - 2027-64, JMHLW -Notification 214,2018.
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3 Arrival
- The decisive document describing requirements for your entry is the List of Countries with a Low Risk of COVID-19 →regularly updated on the website of the Ministry of Health of CZE HERE and on our webpage (section Covid-19).
- Be aware that when traveling to CZE the country which you are coming from is decisive (in case of staying longer than 12hours), not your citizenship.
- Be aware of the specific rules of all transit countries.- There is an exception to the five-day self-isolation for professional athletes and members of the national teams
coming for the official event or a training camp. After entering the Czech Republic from red/dark red countries, you have toundergo a PCR test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 at your own expense within 5 days.
- Participants travelling from orange, red and dark red countries have to fill in an online Public health passenger locator formbefore entering the Czech Republic.
- Non-EU citizens require an official confirmation issued by the National Agency of Sport of the Czech Republic even if they’recoming from the EU+ country. For issuing, please contact us ([email protected]).
3.1 Documents necessary for your entry/visit- You might be asked by the officials on borders or during your time in CZE about the purpose of your stay. We strongly
recommend having these documents at hand (in a car or a bag):- A printed confirmation of “being a professional athlete or member of national team” with a stamp of your
federation in English,- A printed confirmation of the Czech Orienteering Federation certifying, that you are coming to CZE to train for WOC
2021 - provided by organisers ([email protected])- Both documents can be made for the whole training group in the form of a list.
- Non EU+:- Both documents above and printed permit issued by the National Agency of Sport of the Czech Republic. -
provided by organisers ([email protected])
For Covid-19 related matters, please, provide the following information per team / individual: a contact person on-site (E-mailaddress, Phone number) and the address of your stay; Both to be sent to [email protected] before arrival.
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4 Covid Tests
- If coming from red or dark red countries, it is valid that until the negative result of the PCR test from the territory of theCzech Republic (i.e. after entering the Czech Republic) it is not possible to train properly or participate in an event. See theFAQ 15.
- All tests undergone when entering the Czech Republic or after arrival in the Czech Republic have to be sent in theform of a certificate (in english) to [email protected]. All results will be immediately forwarded to a local authority -KHS Liberec.
- Please write “Results’ to the subject of the email, we also kindly ask to send all the certificates for one training group togetherto help the administration process.
4.1 Testing in CZE
EMS Liberec- We are able to provide testing by a private testing company EMS Liberec in place according to your needs Monday - Friday 8
- 20:00, Saturday 8 - 13:00.- Pricing:
- a single PCR test 1 810 CZK/ approx. 70 EUR- a single antigen test 700 CZK4 / approx. 27 EUR- a surcharge by testing of a small group up to 5 people 500 CZK/ approx. 20 EUR- a travel costs (start in Liberec) 15 CZK/ km
Travel costs are depending on your testing place (to Doksy and back 120 km/ 1 800 CZK, to Turnov and back 50 km/750 CZK, place for testing is according to your needs). In case that the company is coming to two teams afterwards,the costs will be divided in between them.
- Be aware that in case of smaller groups 1 - 5 persons the testing company is not able to guarantee the PCR test resultwithin 12 hours. Please keep this in your mind by planning, especially by the departure PCR testing.
- The costs will be added to an overall invoice after the Training Camp. Prior agreement via mail is needed.
4 Both prices can slightly vary according to the current price of the test set.
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Airport Prague- You can use testing at the airport, information here. TRAVEL PCR TEST (result in form of certificate within 24 hours) - 2 000
CZK/ 80 EUR , EXPRESS TEST (result in form of certificate within 2 hours) - 7 500 CZK/ 280 EUR.
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4.2 Positive Test
- An affected person will be isolated immediately. The local authority will trace his/her contacts and may decide to affect otherteam members. All notification to organisers or team has to be virtual (no personal contact).
- The quarantine 14 days in place, local authority decides about its ending. It could be prolonged according to the symptoms. Incase of emergency, please call 112.
- An infected person is by Czech regulations allowed to travel to their home country, if possible. However, note that thepossibility to travel home will most likely also be affected by restrictions in your home country, by travel restrictions (airlines,trains etc) and by method of travel. It is highly likely that an extended quarantine will need to be completed in the CzechRepublic.
- Isolation, quarantine, medical and testing costs have to be covered by an individual or a team itself.
4.3 Weak Positives
- Participants who suffered Covid-19 disease at least 14 days but not more than 90 days before traveling are not consideredinfectious, but they still may have a positive PCR test result.
- EU + citizen: need to fulfill this certificate. Please take the original with you, send the copy to [email protected]. Otherwisefilling in an online passenger form is compulsory.
- Non EU+: will be assessed individually with the support of the local authorities, please write to [email protected].
4.4 Vaccination
- According to currently valid rules a PCR testing is obligatory for all participants including those who were already fullyvaccinated.
- Once the Czech Republic will recognize the vaccination or vaccination passport, we will inform you via our communicationchannels immediately.
- Exception taking part in the Selection Races, see below in chapter 6.
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5 Training sessions
- Due to the covid-19 situation, no official training camps are scheduled.- Teams are free to come whenever it fits to use the provided training areas and courses set by WOC course-setters.- All training activities must be scheduled with the organisers to make sure that they are spread out across areas and times.- Gathering max. 30 people (keep the social distances), mass starts in urban areas are currently possible.- Don’t switch cars when travelling to training. Always wear a face mask in a car.- It is possible to use the purchased OCAD data or order printed maps with or without courses. The ordered maps can be
picked up in Doksy.- All sessions should be registered - the registration will serve as a basis for session-fee calculation and first of all for sharing
these whereabouts with nature protection authorities.
WOC 2021 Training Activities are further described in detail on https://woc2021.cz/training.
Training contact: Radek Novotný, the head of WOC 2021 Training Activities ([email protected]).
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6 Selection Races (SR)
- During the SR the Teams will be divided into separate time slots with a gap between. This should guarantee both the fairnessof the races inside the Teams and the C-19 health perspective.
- All the measures written below are binding for all participants (Athletes, Team officials and Organisers).
6.1 Before the Event- All participants of the SR have to provide:
- A negative PCR test not older than 72 hours (from 2. June. or closer the the SR)Or
- A certificate declaring full vaccination (in english)(!) The vaccination is recognized for the SR, but will not be for WOC (!)
- The certificates for the whole Team have to be sent to the [email protected] not later than 4. June 23:59 or have to bepresent in hard copy on the arena C-19 check- in.
- In case of your interest, we are able to help you with testing, see section 4.1.
6.1 During the Event- C-19 check-in by entering the arena which will include:
- signing of the Self reporting document (see 8 Appendix)- undergo a measurement of body temperature by the organisers. If repeatedly measured a temperature above
37.5 °C:- a person without any Covid-19 symptom5 will undergo an antigen test on-site and wait for a result.
There are no consequences applied, when the result is negative. Otherwise, the person will be sent intoa pre-isolation in his/her room immediately and undergo a PCR test.
- a person showing any Covid-19 symptom will be sent into a pre-isolation in his/her room immediatelyand undergo a PCR test.
- Keep social distancing at least 2 meters.5 Symptoms of Covid-19 disease such as fever, loss of smell or taste, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea, or unexplained loss ofappetite.
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- Face mask off only during warm up, race, cool down, drinking/eating. An athlete will dispose of the face mask onthe start line.Disposable face masks will be provided at a finish area. It has to be put on immediately after finishinga race.
- Athletes are encouraged to use their cars and spend as little time in the arena as possible.- It might happen that by the cars meeting two different Teams (members), it is strictly forbidden to communicate and come
closer than 10 meters!- Personal responsibility is expected of all!
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7 GDPR
- The Czech Orienteering Federation is as the receiving organisation responsible that the incoming teams will be informed andthat all the necessary data (PCR test results, contact information,...) will be prepared if some of the Czech administrativeorgan will ask (police, local health authority, National Agency of Sport,...).
- During the camp each time we as organizers have to be able to show the PCR-test results, send the contact information andknow where the teams are (accommodation, training areas).
- All the personal data will be treated with the highest level of security within a small organising team group. We as theorganisers will provide them only to the organisations written below.
- The Czech Orienteering Federation as administrator shall pass personal data to the following organizations:- Krajská hygienická stanice Libereckého kraje,Husova 64, Liberec 1, 460 31 (local health authority)- Police of the Czech Republic- The National Agency of Sport- By the testing arranged by the organisers - EMS Liberec, Broumovská 843/11, 460 06 Liberec (the testing
company)
All the personal data (PCR test, phone nr., email address) will be deleted during autumn 2021, when the organisation of theWOC 2021 will be fully accomplished.
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8 FAQ
1) Is there a general rule for how long it is possible to stay for training?Currently there is no such a rule, you only have to follow all valid Anti-Covid precautions of the Czech Republic.
2) What are “nano face masks”? Are surgical masks included in this category? Or, as coming from a red country, is itmandatory for us to use FFP2 anyhow?
A face mask made of a nanomaterial (94 % efficiency or more6), for example a mask of a standard EN 148 or other listed in the latestversion of TC-Bulletin are sufficient.Ordinary surgical masks are not included in this category.An obligation to wear a respirator outdoors currently applies for 14 days for orange/red/dark red countries.
3) How the PCR test delay “within 5 days” has to be calculated? If arriving in CZE on Monday evening, is it still ok toundergo the test on Saturday (= less than 120h after)?
When arriving from a red or a dark red country, it is not possible to train or participate in the event until a negative result of a PCR testundergone in the territory of the Czech Republic is presented (i.e. after entering the Czech Republic). While waiting for the PCR testresult one FOREST training is possible.
4) Can PCR tests be done on Saturday? And on Sunday?The partner company is able to test SAT 8-13:00, but not on SUN. We are able to help you find other suitable solutions by usingpublic testing places in Česká Lípa or Liberec, airport,.... Please contact us, some of the places provide booking only in czechlanguage.
5) During our camp, is it allowed to cross the Polish border ?When your travel takes no longer than 12 hours, you don’t have to undergo another PCR/antigen test after your arrival back to CZE.This applies only for EU+ countries7!
7 EU members, The Swiss Confederation, The Kingdom of Norway, The Republic of Iceland, The Principality of Liechtenstein, The Principality ofAndorra, The Principality of Monaco,The Republic of San Marino, The Vatican City State
6 Product of following standards are recognized: EN 149, GB2626, NIOSH-42CFR84, AS/NZA 1716:2021, KMOEL - 2027-64, JMHLW -Notification 214,2018
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Regarding the Covid rules currently in force in Poland (entry restrictions, etc.), please see information from the Polish authorities, weare not able to follow the changes.
6) Does only a roommate of an infected person have to get into a quarantine? (Not if one has been in the cars with theperson)?
All persons who have been exposed to a positive person without an appropriate protective equipment (respirator FFP2, face mask94%8) indoors (also in a car!) will be sent to a preventive self-isolation by a local authority. A disposable face mask and socialdistancing is sufficient protection.
7) How long is the quarantine? (14 days?) Can it be shortened by e.g. 1 or 2 negative tests?Protective quarantine by being positive is currently 14 days and it cannot be shortened. (New mutation of the corona-19 disease).You are not allowed to train!
Protective quarantine after exposure is currently 14 days and it can not be shortened. More in the next question.
The quarantine after arrival (5 days) does not apply for national teams and professional athletes.
8) Is it possible to train outdoors during the protective quarantine (in case of exposure)?In a protective quarantine after exposure you might go for a training with a personal responsibility and a compliance with the highestprotective measures (respirator all the time, except during a training activity). You have to train only in a region where you arecurrently accommodated (Doksy area, Turnov area, Jizerské hory). It is absolutely banned to do sprint training!
In case of a quarantine after a positive PCR test you are not allowed to train.
9) If we are coming to Czech Republic for less than 12 hours. Example: We will cross the border (POL/CZE) at 8 a.m.then do for example two training sessions in Doksy and after that come back to Poland before 8 p.m. Do we need tomake a PCR test before arrival or is it the same as transit regulations?
Yes currently it is possible to come and return without testing.
8 Product of following standards are recognized: EN 149, GB2626, NIOSH-42CFR84, AS/NZA 1716:2021, KMOEL - 2027-64, JMHLW -Notification 214,2018
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10) Rules for the Non-EU+ countries (papers, invitations we need, e.t.c.)?- A confirmation of “being a professional athlete or member of national team”- A confirmation of the Czech Orienteering Federation- A permit issued by the National Agency of Sport of the Czech Republic- Visa x Invitation ?? – individual
11) Max number of persons in forest training?No general rule. Professional teams are recognized as working groups. Keeping the team bubble and social distancing of 2 metersnecessary. Gathering of max 30 people possible.
12) What are the EU+ Countries?EU members, The Swiss Confederation, The Kingdom of Norway, The Republic of Iceland, The Principality of Liechtenstein, ThePrincipality of Andorra, The Principality of Monaco,The Republic of San Marino, The Vatican City State.
13) When we should make test after arrival? While waiting for the test result, is it possible to go for training?It is necessary to make the PCR-test latest 24 hours after you are accommodated.
While waiting for the test result, you CAN drive to a FOREST training, provided that you will not meet neither any Czech citizen norany other foreign orienteers according to the discussion with the local authority KSM Liberec.Keep team bubbles in case someone would be tested positive.
14) What does it mean to be tested 72 hours prior to entering Czech borders?
This time period starts with testing. Figuratively speaking "after putting a stick into our nose" you have 72 hours to be in the CzechRepublic. The staff on borders will verify the time on your certificate. Be aware of the fact that some of the certificates evidence onlythe date of making the test, some also time, some even time of issuing the document. To be sure that your testing will be accepted,we recommend doing the entering PCR test as close to arrival as is possible!
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15) Since we're coming from a red country, is it possible to take our PCR test in Czech territory after 5 days but trainduring this period? We want to use this test for coming back home.
This is currently not possible.
You have to undergo the PCR-test in CZE within 5 days after arrival, but definitely before you start proper training! While waiting forresults, it is possible to go for one FOREST TRAINING. This exception applies only to waiting for results, not for the period beforeundergoing the test!
16) How and when do we get the test-results ?
The results should come to email from the table you have sent us previously as preparation for testing. It could take a longer period(the laboratory turns on the testing machine only when it's full = 90 samples). But it should fit into 12 hours.
17) As we all are tested and gotten negative results – is it still needed to use facemasks in the hotel (hotel-personnel isalso tested) or in the car?
Facemask (94% efficiency and more) or respirators have to be worn independent from negative test for 2 weeks after arrival(according law). Outside definitely. In the car definitely. Inside the hotel?? We recommend using them also in the hotel - if anyone willbe positive, all people he/she will meet without appropriate equipment will be in preliminary 14 days quarantine and need to undergo1 or more PCR-tests…
18) How and when do we get the test-results ?
The results should come to email from the table you have sent us previously as preparation for testing. It could take a longer period(the laboratory turns on the testing machine only when it's full = 90 samples). But it should fit into 12 hours.
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19) Why should we send the PCR-test results to organisers? There is a lot of private information inside, how will theGDPR issue be handled ?
The Czech Orienteering Federation is as the receiving organisation responsible that the incoming teams will be informed and that allthe necessary data (PCR test results, ) will be prepared if some of the Czech administrative organs will ask (police, local healthauthority, National Agency of Sport,...). During the camp each time we as organizers have to be able to show the PCR-test results,send the contact information and know where the teams are (accommodation, training areas).
All the personal data (PCR test, phone nr., email address) will be deleted during autumn 2021, when the organisation of the WOC2021 will be fully accomplished.
20) What should I do if I ONLY received an E-MAIL, after C-19 testing in CZE by the company EMS?
Send your name, surname, date of birth and telephone number to the email [email protected]
21) What should I do if I ONLY received an SMS, after C-19 testing in CZE by the company EMS?
Send your name, surname, date of birth and telephone number to the email [email protected]
22) I have suffered Covid-19 disease previously, should I still undergo a PCR test?
If you have at least 14 days but not more than 90 days from the first positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 you don't need to undergoany PCR test (nor in your home country before traveling nor in CZE after arrival).
You only need to fulfill this certificate, which contains the stamp, the doctor's identification details and the telephone number. Pleasetake the original with the copy to [email protected], we have to forward it to the local health authority. Otherwise you need to fulfillthe online passenger form.
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Apllies only for the EU+ countries and for the Training camps! By non EU+ the discussion with the local health authority is necessary.Their decision is final.
All answers are valid as of today and may change. You have to follow actual information (updated Bulletin, Covid-19 sectionon the webpage). Please don‘t hesitate to ask!
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9 Appendix
Self Reporting for entering an arena - Selection Races 2021
By signing below, I agree to the following:
● I have not experienced any symptoms of illness including fever, loss of smell or taste, cough, fatigue, shortness ofbreath, diarrhea, or unexplained loss of appetite in the last 14 days.
● I have not been knowingly exposed to anyone diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus or currently being in a quarantinein the last 14 days.
● If I start to feel sick during Selection Races, I will notify an organiser and immediately seek medical help. Ifdiagnosed with Covid-19, I notify an organiser as well, so that specific steps can be carried out. Among otherthings, quarantine others that may have been affected prior to that diagnosis.
……………………………………… ………………………………Name Date
……………………………………… ………………………………Signature Temperature *
* Measured by the organisers when entering an arena.
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