The cooperation in working together to synchronize our islands (Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin) fight against the coronavirus disease COVID-19, has been an on-going effort since it was declared by the World Health Organization as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This cooperation continues on a daily basis as part of our joint preparedness, response and mitigation measures.
Essential Air Transportation Services
Air Antilles airline is providing limited essential air travel service between Saint-Martin (Grand Case), St. Barths and Guadeloupe for the following reasons: urgent health related matters (dialysis, urgent surgeries, chemotherapy treatment); an essential family member can accompany the patient; and professional travel for crisis management officials.
A similar arrangement is in place with our national airline Winair with respect to limited services between Sint Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius and Curacao (emergency medical evacuations, health professionals and technical assistants).
As Prime Minister, I would like to assure the general public that the Governments of both sides of the island have taken measures to protect public health and safety and will continue to work together to get through this global crisis.
Stay Safe, Stay at Home, Wash Hands Frequently for 20 seconds; Don’t Touch Your Face; maintain Social Distancing of up to six feet; Avoid Groups of People; Don’t Share Items between Each Other such as cell phones etc.; Practice Respiratory Hygiene if you Cough (in your elbow), Sneeze in a tissue and throw it in the bin; & Stay Healthy!
Official Information: Government Radio 107.9FM; HYPERLINK “http://www.sintmaartengov.org/coronavirus” www.sintmaartengov.org/coronavirus; Facebook.com/SXMGOV