PHILIPSBURG:--- As of December 24th, there were fifteen (15) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, (3) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to one hundred and twenty-one (121). The total number of confirmed cases is now one thousand three hundred and eighty- five (1385).
The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring one hundred and sixteen (116) people in home isolation. Five (5) 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 thirty- eight (1238). Two hundred and nineteen (219) 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 1777 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.
Minister Panneflek wishes all a season of gladness, a season of cheer and good health. Merry Christmas to all.
