The director general of the regional health agency spoke Tuesday at a press conference of certain "tools" to combat the spread of covid-19 after the deconfinement in Saint-Martin, in addition to respecting barrier gestures.
The first is the implementation of tests extended to people who have few symptoms and contact cases.
The second tool is the implementation of "alternative accommodation ". "In some homes, it can be difficult for the positive person to isolate themselves from other family members. This is why we are looking at how to create alternative housing where sick people could be accommodated."Explained Valérie Denux.
Third tool on which the ARS is working, will target people who travel; the objective being to prevent the importation of the virus into the territory. People leaving for Saint-Martin should therefore be asked to show negative results of a covid-19 test upon departure. "If the approach will be easy for French passengers departing from French territory because the test will be to French standards or to standards that we know, we must see for foreign passengers what tests they will be able to produce. We are working on the subject “, Specifies the director of the ARS, whose will is to be able to control the flow of passengers.
Finally, as regards the management of the flow of people between the two parts of the island, the prefect, whose competence it is, wishes to maintain control over the crossing of the border until the health situation is safe on both sides. As long as the situation is not stable, it will always be necessary to hold an authorization to come to the French part. To date, between 200 and 250 passes have been signed by the prefect who does not plan to issue more unless the need is proven and essential. (soualigapost.com)
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