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PHILIPSBURG:--- Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Jurendy Doran, Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek, and Minister of TEATT Ludmilla de Weever announced on Saturday that all bars, discotheque, nightclubs, cigar lounges, and adult entertainment must remain closed as of Sunday, August 16th as a Ministerial Decree was prepared to order these businesses closed as St. Maarten continues the fight against COVID-19. Restaurants and all business establishments that sell alcohol are also asked to close off business by 10 pm. The Ministers said the measures taken to flatten the curve on COVID-19 are all temporary, she further explained that adult entertainment is also ordered closed even though they all closed voluntarily as of Friday.St Maarten now has 150 active cases as of August 14th Minister Panneflek said, he urged residents to continue to apply the social distancing and hygiene guidelines.Minister of TEATT Ludmilla de Weever also called on the residents to pay keen attention since the spike of increased cases of COVID-19 is alarming. De Weever said that more stringent measures may be added to the list if it is deemed necessary.Deputy Prime Minister Doran said that the measures that will now go into effect are to protect the residents while the adjusted business hours are implemented to minimize social gatherings.The Deputy Prime Minister a state of emergency is not yet declared however, the government of St. Maarten is urging the population of St. Maarten to adhere to the conditions that have been announced.Doran cautioned that they have to continue with restricting the socio-economic activities then jobs and everyone's daily life will no longer be sustainable. He urged the population to follow the guidelines that were set forth by the government of St. Maarten.
Use a proper face mask Maintain a social distance of 2 meters or 6 feet away from other persons Continue washing your hands often Practice proper respiratory etiquette Limit physical contact such as handshaking, hugging, and kissing We must all do our part in the fight against COVID-19 and not become complacent. And ensure to prepare a disaster kit for the hurricane season
