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Illness Among Maho Guests Believed To Be Noro-Virus

~Maho taking measures~

MAHO--The illness amongst guests at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino is believed to be a Noro-virus and the resort said it is doing its utmost to contain the spread of the virus.

Guests began falling ill with the stomach flu in recent weeks with the virus contained to three rooms as of mid-last week. However, after Wednesday, February 24, the guests in some 35 to 40 rooms at the Resort fell ill and up to Sunday guests were “getting better and the situation is still evolving,” the Resort told The Daily Herald on Sunday Read more

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Investigation Into Illness Of Leeward Islands Debate Team Members

Press Release 

Minister of Public Health, Emil Lee dispatched a team of persons of the Collective Preventive Services, under the leadership of Dr. Asin to assess and investigate the disturbing complaints regarding several young persons participating in the Leeward Islands Debate competition becoming ill during the past 2 days. Most of these persons are staying at the Maho resort, but some from St Read more

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Country Registers Second Confirmed Case Of Zika

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten has registered its second confirmed case of Zika virus, Health Minister Emil Lee disclosed at the Council of Ministers’ press briefing on Wednesday.

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Lee Debunks Assertions That Inspections Were Hindered

PHILIPSBURG--Health Minister Emil Lee on Wednesday debunked assertions from some Members of Parliament (MPs) that the Health Inspectorate’s food safety inspections had been hindered and obstructed when the joint inspections were temporarily suspended pending a review on February 5.

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1,300 Food Safety Controls In 2015

PHILIPSBURG--A total of 1,300 food safety inspections were conducted at food establishments in St. Maarten in 2015, Health Minister Emil Lee told Members of Parliament (MPs) during the continuation of the meeting of the Central Committee of Parliament on the draft 2016 budget on Thursday.

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Hospital Faced With Bed Shortage In High Season

CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has a shortage of beds, but only in the high season, Public Health Minister Emil Lee told the Central Committee of Parliament on Wednesday afternoon.

The Medical Center has 66 beds, which are sufficient for needs in the low season. More than 80 beds are needed to cater to demand in the high sea Read more

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Lee Seeking Cooperation With French St. Martin

PHILIPSBURG--Health Minister Emil Lee is seeking cooperation in the area of healthcare with French St. Martin.

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Health Inspectorate To Continue Controls

~ Lee clarifies misconceptions ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Inspectorate will continue its inspections relating to compliance with food safety, Health Minister Emil Lee said in a press release on Monday.

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Na Board Says Up Has Awaken From Slumber

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Board said in a press statement it is happy to see United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament (MP) Theo Heyliger and the UP Board “have awaken from their slumber” and have expressed concerns about the people of St Read more

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