Travel restrictions in effect for ABC islands effective Monday April 5th
PHILIPSBURG — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that effective Monday, April 5, travel restrictions from the ABC islands to St Maarten will go into effect. Considering the regional epidemiology and consequent likelihood of imported cases from highly concentrated pools of the UK variant (B.1.1.7), […]
Read More →CPS Reminder Advises persons with underlying medical conditions to get their flu shot
It’s that time of the year when influenza, better known as the flu, becomes more prevalent, and the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), is advising persons with underlying conditions – at risk – to consult with their physician about getting their annual […]
Read More →COVID-19 trend on St. Maarten to date
PHILIPSBURG — As of November 9th, CPS reports an increase in the 7-day moving average. The average has increased from a short-term trend of 5-per day to 8-per day. While these numbers are still small, it reflects a 60% increase in cases over the last 10 days. The island has also sadly experienced an additional […]
Read More →Lower the risk of developing breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the leading cancers affecting women. Every October, the nation and countries around the world profile breast cancer during ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ where a wealth of information is shared on how to prevent it and promote the importance of early detection, and at the same time recognize the courage of […]
Read More →Four cases of fish poisoning reported to CPS
PHILIPSBURG — The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), is advising the public to pay attention to proper food handling procedures when preparing meals as the public health agency has received reports of four cases of fish poisoning during the Epidemiological weeks 36 […]
Read More →CPS calls on the Community to Remain Proactive in Removing Mosquito Breeding Habitats after a Rainfall events
Due to daily rain events, the community is being reminded to take a proactive approach in removing mosquito breeding habitats in and around your yard, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, said on Thursday. Source reduction is the key to decreasing the mosquito […]
Read More →Due to hot weather, CPS urges population to prevent heat related illnesses
With the extreme heat that the country has been experiencing during the past couple of weeks, residents and visitors are requested to take measures to prevent heat-related illnesses, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, said on Thursday. Heat-related illnesses are heat exhaustion or heat […]
Read More →COVID-19 now risen to 66 cases
PHILIPSBURG — As of August 2nd, at 4:00PM, the ministry of VSA was informed by Dr. Raïssa Tjon-Kon-Fat, that we currently have 66 active cases on Sint Maarten. The new total of confirmed cases now stands at 146. Minister Panneflek expresses his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and friends of the patient who has […]
Read More →CPS calls on the Community to Remove Mosquito Breeding Habitats after a Rainfall event
With the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season in full swing, the country is expecting rainy weather conditions between Tuesday night and Wednesday, and therefore, you are being requested to remove mosquito breeding habitats in and around your yard, the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, […]
Read More →The Council of Ministers, Key ESF Coordinators, and CPS representatives meet to discuss COVID-19 developments
POND ISLAND — The Council of Ministers met Saturday, July 25th, in an urgent meeting with key ESF coordinators, and CPS representatives to discuss and address the rapid and alarming increase of COVID-19 cases over the past few days. As such, the Council of Ministers took the decision to take corrective measures to mitigate and […]
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