PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – As of April 8th, there was one (1) person who tested positive for COVID-19; however nine (9) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to thirty three (33). The total number of confirmed cases is now two thousand one hundred seventy five (2175).
The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring forty (40) people in home isolation. One (1) patient remains hospitalized at the St. Maarten Medical Center. The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at twenty seven (27).
The number of people recovered since the first case surfaced on St. Maarten has increased to two thousand one hundred fifteen (2115). Forty one (41) people are in quarantine based on contact tracing investigations carried out by CPS.
The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA) Airport Health Team in collaboration with Health Care Laboratory Sint Maarten (HCLS) have tested2644 travelers arriving at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), while CPS tested24, 628 people throughout the community. As the numbers continue to fluctuate, CPS will continue to actively execute its contact tracing measures.
Minister Panneflek humbly apologizes for the delay in the daily stats. He urges everyone to continue and register to be vaccinated. It is your duty to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, remain at home and call your family doctor.
