Ahead of the second Major of the 2021 Dota Pro Circuit, tournament organizer WePlay Esports has shared some behind-the-scenes details about how it is handling health and security for the WePlay AniMajor.
These protocols apply to all WePlay staff, players, and talent participating or helping with the event in Kyiv to help keep everyone safe.
WePlay staffers are required to have passed a PCR test, return a negative COVID-19 result, and wear masks at all times while being in contact with players or talents. This is all while social distancing guidelines are being enforced too.
The players and tournament staff are receiving all of the necessary equipment, such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and more, from WePlay and the partnered Ramada Encore hotel. A device used to measure body temperatures is located at every entrance to the hotel and the WePlay Esports Arena venue.
Involved staff and players have their body temperature every day, with a required PCR test twice per week. There is also a 24-hour first-aid station with medical personnel on-site at the hotel.
All players and staff are staying in different “zones” of the hotel, which can only be accessed by providing a special badge to the security personnel at the entrance. For players, their living space includes a fully sanitized personal practice room.
Separate restaurants have been set up for players and employees where they can eat their meals while still isolating, with special delivery protocols being implemented for outside requests.
The WePlay AniMajor will run from June 2 to 13, with a majority of the players already on-site in Kyiv preparing for the competition.
