The Dutch government is still working on a proposal to improve the connectivity between the Dutch Caribbean islands and to, where possible, lower the tariffs for residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. A concrete solution is not in sight, which is bad news for residents who continue to pay …
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SMMC expects surge in local COVID patients
St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) is preparing for more suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients that need to be admitted to the hospital. Based on case studies and data analysis from other COVID-19 countries where communal spread has occurred, estimates on the actual number – not to be confused with the …
Read More »World Health Day address by Commisioner of Public Health, Rolando Wilson
Today throughout the world, we are commemorating World Health Day, which was proclaimed by the World Health Organization in 1948. The theme chosen could not have come at a better time when Nurses and Midwives are being put to the test and challenged with this Covid-19 pandemic. On this special …
Read More »Update April 7: Latest Covid-19 updates for Saba
While the test results were all negative, all preventative measures are still in place. Maintain social distancing practices, proper hand hygiene, and staying at home as much as possible.
Read More »Monday, April 6: Majority of COVID-19 cases on French side in 15-64 age range
Of the thirty-one cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in St. Martin since the island was first included with affected countries around the world, the majority of cases have been people in the 15 to 64 age range (71 per cent), the Préfecture and regional health agency ARS disclosed. There have no …
Read More »Update April 6 – Island Governor Johnson reports: So far all results negative for Covid-19 testing
Address of Island Governor Jonathan Johnson on Monday, April 6, 2020 Please be patient when downloading the communication if you have a slow internet connection. GIS Saba
Read More »Sint Maarten: Two more deaths, positive cases jump to 37
Two more persons died from coronavirus COVID-19 in St. Maarten, while the total number of positive cases has increased to 37, said government in its update on Sunday, April 5. The jump to 37 is an almost 50 per cent increase on Saturday’s numbers, with 12 new positive cases being …
Read More »French side COVID-19 active cases rise to 19 as Gendarme reinforcements arrive
Two more coronavirus COVID-19 cases were reported Sunday by the Préfecture and regional health agency ARS bringing total active cases on the French side to 19. The two new cases are confined to their homes bringing the total cases isolated at home to 13 while six other patients are in …
Read More »Six new intensive care beds on SXM to be operational by Monday, April 6
The six intensive care beds that were delivered with a Dutch military C-17 aircraft on Sunday afternoon will be operational as of Monday, April 6, said Head of the Public Health Department Fenna Arnell during a press conference on Sunday. This will increase the capacity of health authorities to treat …
Read More »Dutch military plane arrives on SXM with medical equipment and medicines
A C-17 transport plane has arrived on Sint Maarten from the Eindhoven Air Base. The aircraft holds medical equipment, protective equipment, and medicines to treat corona patients. In part, the shipment includes a mobile hospital, a so-called ‘Hospitainer’, in which 6 independent Intensive Care spaces will be set up. In …
Read More »Update April 5: So far all results negative for Covid-19. There’s one test pending.
The latest test results are in. So far all results negative for Covid-19. There’s one test pending. Most people are gradually coming out of quarantine and have been given the all clear based on the test results and check ups by the Public Health Department. Patients returning to the island …
Read More »Medevac aircraft flies Saba patient to Bonaire
With the increasing number of infected COVID patients on St. Maarten the situation of how our patients can be assisted becomes worrisome. Although St. Maarten Medical Center can and will still accept our patients we would like to alleviate some of their burden. Fundashon Mariadal in Bonaire has offered their …
Read More »Medical equipment and medicines on their way to Sint Maarten
A C-17 transport aircraft left for Sint Maarten this morning from Eindhoven Air Base with medical equipment, protective equipment and medicines to treat corona patients. It partly concerns a mobile hospital, a so-called Hospitainer, with which six independent Intensive Care places are being realized. In addition, equipment is included that …
Read More »St. Maarten: State of emergency called, two-week shutdown to start midnight tonight – April 5 – 9 am
~ Community spread has started ~ Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Silveria Jacobs declared a state of emergency on Saturday evening in response to the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the country. Starting midnight tonight, St. Maarten will be under a 24-hour curfew for …
Read More »Saturday, April 4: French side reports five new cases of COVID-19 and two more patients recovered
Five new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Préfecture and regional health authority ARS on Saturday. This brings total active cases on the French side to 17. Six persons are hospitalized and 11 persons are in quarantine at home, including the latest five cases. Two more persons have recovered, …
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