PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – As of February 5th, there were ten (10) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however nine (9) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to one hundred and thirty (130). The total number of confirmed cases is now one thousand nine hundred and twenty one (1921).
The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring one hundred and twenty nine (129) people in home isolation. One (1) patient ishospitalized 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 one thousand seven hundred and sixty four (1764). One hundred and ninety three (193) 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 tested2390 travelers arriving at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), while CPS tested14, 399 people throughout the community. As the numbers continue to fluctuate, CPS will continue to actively execute its contact tracing measures.
If you are experiencing any signs or symptoms which may be related to COVID-19, please stay at home and contact your general practitioner. Minister Panneflek hereby reminds the public that quarantine and isolation are interventions meant to help protect the public by preventing exposure to people who have or may have COVID-19. In efforts to control the spread of the virus, continue to wear a mask, practice 2-meters social distancing, and sanitize and wash your hands frequently.
