PHILIPSBURG:--- As of December 27th, there were eighteen (18) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however fifty (50) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to ninety-seven (97). The total number of confirmed cases is now one thousand four hundred and eleven (1411).
The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring ninety-three (93) people in home isolation. Four (4) patients are hospitalized at the St. Maarten Medical Center. The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at twenty- six (26).
The number of people recovered since the first case surfaced on St. Maarten has increased to one thousand two hundred and eighty-eight (1288). One hundred and ninety-seven (197) 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 tested 1819 travelers arriving at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), while CPS tested 9775 people throughout the community. As the numbers continue to fluctuate, CPS will continue to actively execute its contact tracing measures.
Continue to remain vigilant when in public places. It is important to wear a mask, maintain a social distance of 2-meters, practice good hand hygiene, and be cautious when in large gatherings. It is your duty to protect yourself and your loved ones.
