PHILIPSBURG:--- The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset joined in the ongoing effort to combat the further spread of the Novel Coronavirus by providing much needed Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the frontline workers carrying out the community outreach program organized by Collective Prevention Services (CPS).
In the wake of the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, Rotary clubs worldwide are responding to the impact of the global pandemic by providing comfort and hope to those on the front line as well as those fighting against the deadly novel coronavirus. Rotary clubs around the world are working with local governments to provide food, medical equipment, masks, sanitizers, and many more items as needed.
Disease prevention and awareness are one of Rotary’s key areas of focus and Rotary has been praised for their ongoing efforts in the fight to eradicate Polio. With this novel coronavirus, Rotary maintains its position as one of the leading organizations in the fight to combat this deadly virus, with millions of dollars spent thus far globally in combating the deadly virus.
“Earlier in February, our club distributed free hand sanitizers to promote proper hygiene and sanitation well ahead of the coronavirus outbreak on St. Maarten and we continue to support the ongoing efforts to combat further spread throughout our community by providing additional PPE gears to protect our front line workers during their community outreach program. Members of our club have even joined in the efforts to slow the spread on St. Maarten by taking part in the community outreach program. It is our pleasure to be able to provide assistance and do our part in combating this virus and we will continue to assess the needs of our community to be better able to assist where we can” –President Jaida Nisbett
The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Health and CPS for granting us the opportunity to serve our community and to join efforts to fight this virus. The club would also like to encourage the people of St. Maarten to remain steadfast and resilient while we get through these difficult times.
Pictured: Members of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset presenting a check to representatives of Collective Prevention Services for the purchase of much-needed PPE gears.
