By the end of the week or even the beginning of the next one, the regional health agency (ARS) should resume contact with the health authorities of Sint Maarten about the revision of the health protocol that they had signed several years ago. months, to "fight together" against the spread of covid-19 throughout the island.
Last week, the health, state and political authorities met in the prefecture to refine their strategy, which revolves around three axes: testing, alert and protection. Several leads have been given and must be explored on both sides of the island. "In about ten days, we should meet again to take stock," confided last week the director of the ARS.
In addition, the ARS has said that asking passengers arriving in Juliana for a 120-hour test was unwise while understanding the constraints this places on Americans primarily. Authorizing Americans to come also poses a difficulty insofar as the USA is one of the countries not yet authorized to come to France. "However, we are open to discussion and will have to see and negotiate with Paris on this subject," said the director of the ARS.
“The momentum was constructive earlier,” said Valérie Denux after the meeting. (soualigapost.com)
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