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Covid Update: On December 28, Cps Confirm The 27Th Covid-19 Death, Panneflek Extends His Deepest Sympathy

10 COVID-19 recoveries today

PHILIPSBURG The Honorable Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) Richard Panneflek extends his deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 27th Covid-19 victim, who passed away. He wishes the family peace and strength during their time of bereavement.

As of December 28th; the number of confirmed cases remains at one thousand four hundred and eleven (1411) due to pending results from testing done yesterday.Ten (10) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to eighty six (86).

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring eighty two (82) people in home isolation Read more

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27Th Person Dies From Covid-19

 PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten has recorded its 27th COVID-19 death.

  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek announced the death in a press release on Monday. He extended his deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the victim and wished the family peace and strength during t Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) Richard Panneflek extends his deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 27th Covid-19 victim, who passed away. He wishes the family peace and strength during their time of bereavement.

As of December 28th; the number of confirmed cases remains at one thousand four hundred and eleven (1411) due to pending results from testing done yesterday Read more

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Public Holiday, Carnival Day April 30Th 2020 To Be Celebrated On Monday, December 28Th 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that the Council of Ministers has agreed to celebrate the National Public Holiday known as Carnival Day, which was on Thursday, April 30th 2020 on Monday, December 28th 2020.

Minister Panneflek wishes all a safe and Happy Holidays Read more

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Cps To Pilot Antigen Tests On Monday December 21

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that Collective Prevention Services (CPS) will be offering a drive through community testing pilot in Point Blanche at the lot before the harbor from 10 AM – 12 PM on Monday 21 December.

The pilot antigen testing campaign is for: persons experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and persons who have been in close contact with a confirmed case and not already registered by CPS Read more

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Public Holiday, Carnival Day April 30Th 2020 To Be Celebrated On Monday, December 28Th 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten TheMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflekhereby informs the public that theCouncil of Ministershas agreedto celebrate the National Public Holidayknown asCarnival Day,which was on Thursday,April30th2020 on Monday,December 28th2020.

Minister Panneflek wishes all a safe and Happy Holidays Read more

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Cps To Pilot Antigen Tests On Monday December 21

PHILIPSBURG, Sint MaartenThe Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that Collective Prevention Services (CPS) will be offering a drive through community testing pilot in Point Blancheatthe lot before the harborfrom 10 AM – 12 PM on Monday 21 December.

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Public Holiday, Carnival Day April 30Th 2020 To Be Celebrated On Monday, December 28Th 2020.

PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that the Council of Ministers has agreed to celebrate the National Public Holiday known as Carnival Day, which was on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 on Monday, December 28th, 2020.

Minister Panneflek wishes all a safe and Happy Holidays Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that Collective Prevention Services (CPS) will be offering a drive-through community testing pilot in Point Blanche at the lot before the harbor from 10 AM - 12 PM on Monday 21 December.

The pilot antigen testing campaign is for: persons experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and persons who have been in close contact with a confirmed case and not already registered by CPS Read more

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Vsa Minister Supports Agroecology Programme

Participants in the agroecology programme at Spaceless Gardens.

ST. PETERS--Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek received a guided tour of Spaceless Gardens and expressed his support for the agroecology programme, calling it a remarkable initiative.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that over the last week, CPS has identified around 15 new COVID-19 cases per day. The long-term average was 5 new cases per day.

The EPI curve shows the number of new cases by date of symptom onset. While there were previous increases in numbers that could be explained by specific clusters, this increase in number of infections per day is most likely due to increased transmission in the community Read more

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~ Official declaration still to be made, as discussions with Dutch Government still ongoing, MP Grisha Heyliger Marten to be President of Parliament.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Rolando Brison has passed the screening process to become the next Minister of VSA Read more

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Ambulance Department Announces The Implementation Of Medical Priority Dispatch System

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Central Dispatch Center is excited to announce the recently implemented Advanced Medical Priority Dispatch version 13.3 of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) better to serve the citizens of St. Maarten in medical emergencies.

Ambulance dispatchers using the newly implemented protocol system:

* will follow internationally recognized standards

* give universal, consistent care and service to every caller

* gather critical emergency call information for responders

* identify life-threatening situations

* safely prioritize calls for appropriate and fast response

* provide Zero Minute Dispatch Life Support using Pre-Arrival

and Post-Dispatch Instructions

Implementing the medical protocol enables dispatchers to accurately assess each emergency and send the best response possible while safeguarding valuable and limited emergency services resources and increasing safety for both citizens and responders.

A key benefit of our Central Dispatch Center will now provide a constant stream of crucial and updated scene information in an organized manner to field responders en-route Read more

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Mp Buncamper Questions Minister Of Vsa On Illegal Dismissals.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament (MP) of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 posed a number of questions to theMinister of labor, Richard Panneflek, in regards to the number of resent complaints by employees of illegal dismissals taking place by employers.

The MP stated in his letter to the minister that As a result of the challenges we face from COVID-19, the country is now confronted with numerous complaints oflabor abuse against employees of a number of companies such as Little Switzerland and the Towers at Mullet Bay, just to name two.

The employees complaints amount primarily to not being dismissed and still not being paid Read more

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Ambulance Department Announces The Implementation Of Medical Priority Dispatch System

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Central Dispatch Center is excited to announce the recently implementedAdvanced Medical Priority Dispatch version 13.3 of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) better to serve the citizens of St. Maarten in medical emergencies.

Ambulance dispatchers using the newly implemented protocol system:

* will follow internationally recognized standards

* give universal, consistent care and service to every caller

* gather critical emergency call information for responders

* identify life-threatening situations

* safely prioritize calls for appropriate and fast response

* provide Zero Minute Dispatch Life Support using Pre-Arrival 

  and Post-Dispatch Instructions

Implementing the medical protocol enables dispatchers to accurately assess each emergency and send the best response possible while safeguarding valuable and limited emergency services resources and increasing safety for both citizens and responders. 

A key benefit of our Central Dispatch Center will now provide a constant stream of crucial and updated scene information in an organized manner to field responders en-route Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Central Dispatch Center is excited to announce the recently implemented Advanced Medical Priority Dispatch version 13.3 of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) better to serve the citizens of St. Maarten in medical emergencies.

 Ambulance dispatchers using the newly implemented protocol system:

* will follow internationally recognized standards
* give universal, consistent care and service to every caller
* gather critical emergency call information for responders
* identify life-threatening situations
* safely prioritize calls for appropriate and fast response
* provide Zero Minute Dispatch Life Support using Pre-Arrival
and Post-Dispatch Instructions

Implementing the medical protocol enables dispatchers to accurately assess each emergency and send the best response possible while safeguarding valuable and limited emergency services resources and increasing safety for both citizens and responders Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament (MP) of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, posed a number of questions to the Minister of labor, Richard Panneflek, in regards to the number of recent complaints by employees of illegal dismissals taking place by employers Read more

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Covid Update: December 3 5, 2020

DECEMBER 5, 2020 UPDATE:19 confirmed COVID-19 cases today

PHILIPSBURG As of December 5th, there were nineteen (19) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however there was a recovery rate of ten (10) persons; bringing the total active cases to ninety- six (96). The total number of confirmed cases is now one thousand one hundred and thirty- nine (1139).

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring ninety- two (92) people in home isolation. Four (4) patients are currently hospitalized at the St Read more

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15 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Honorable Minister ofPublic Health Social Development and Labour (VSA)Richard Panneflekextends hisdeepest condolences to the familyand friendsof Sint Maartens26thCovid-19 victim, who passed away. Hewishesthe familypeace and strength during this difficult time.

As of December 4th, there were fifteen (15) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however there was a recovery rate of fourteen (14) persons Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Honorable Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) Richard Panneflek extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 26th Covid-19 victim, who passed away. He wishes the family peace and strength during this difficult time.

As of December 4th, there were fifteen (15) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, there was a recovery rate of fourteen (14) persons Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek will resume working as of Thursday since he was cleared by CPS today Wednesday. Minister Panneflek told SMN News that he conducted several tests both antigen and PCR tests while spending the entire 14 days in quarantine from the time it was made known that he was n contact with persons that tested positive for the virus Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Reliable information reaching SMN News states that the Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek reportedly under quarantine since a staff member from his cabinet tested positive for the COVID-19. The source said the staff member check into the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for safety reasons especially since they have other underlying conditions.
Due to the fact that a cabinet staff member of the Minister of VSA tested positive everyone from his cabinet is now under quarantine Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) Richard Panneflek extends his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 25th Covid-19 victim, who passed away. He wishes the family peace and strength during their time of grief.

As of November 20th, CPS reported ten (10) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; a recovery rate of five (5) persons and one (1) additional death; bringing the total active cases to seventy-five (75) Read more

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Entry Requirements Updated To Allow Rapid Antigen Tests

TEATT Minister Ludmila de Weever and VSA Minister Richard Panneflek.

PHILIPSBURG--The travel entry requirements for St. Maarten have been updated to include rapid antigen Read more

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