PHILIPSBURG:--- Reliable information reaching SMN News states that the Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek reportedly under quarantine since a staff member from his cabinet tested positive for the COVID-19. The source said the staff member check into the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for safety reasons especially since they have other underlying conditions.
Due to the fact that a cabinet staff member of the Minister of VSA tested positive everyone from his cabinet is now under quarantine.
The Minister did not attend the Council of Minister's press briefing on Wednesday. In an invited comment Panneflek confirmed that he in quarantine a few days now due to the fact that someone from his cabinet tested positive.
SMN News will update this article when more information becomes available.
