Due to the increase in the number of cases and the limited hospital capacities, the Prefecture and the ARS, after discussions with the Collectivité of Saint-Martin and in agreement with the French overseas ministry, decided to extend the restriction of movement between two parts of the island until September 15, 2020.
Circulation remains strictly limited to the following imperative reasons: serious family reason, emergency health problem and proven professional reason.
Regarding the start of the school year, children attending schools on the French side and living in Sint-Maarten will benefit from distance education organized by the National Education. This educational continuity will also be ensured for all children who cannot return to school due to their personal situation.
The measure is being put in place temporarily to limit the mixing of the population and curb the spread of the virus in the territory. The efforts already made show a slowdown in the progression of the number of cases. Wearing a mask is strongly recommended in all circumstances and compliance with barrier gestures is essential.
All of these measures are essential to limit the spread of the virus and prevent the saturation of our health system. These are put in place temporarily and reassessed daily.
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