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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/20/2020 07:22 AM
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Thanks. I was just getting ready to post the same thing. Using the term " recommended" for testing and then following up with " to provide proof of such upon arrival" is rather vague and contradictory. At least it is to me. Below is another link for information. MINISTRY OF TEATT
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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So, am I reading this correctly? Will the 21 day minimum mean that when they open to Europe and North America on July l, everyone has to stay in St. Maarten for 3 weeks? No, you are not reading it correctly.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Thanks. I was just getting ready to post the same thing. Using the term " recommended" for testing and then following up with " to provide proof of such upon arrival" is rather vague and contradictory. At least it is to me. Below is another link for information. MINISTRY OF TEATTPerhaps if you don't provide proof of testing, they will require that you be tested upon arrival. I expect this to be clarified, and probably to change, before flights are actually available from the US.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/20/2020 07:55 AM
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We don't have the capability to test passengers. Can't even test the population.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/20/2020 09:02 AM
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I have to say, I am surprised that they are not REQUIRING tests. I think this was an economic decision but I do understand why they made it. The average person on SXM of working age has to be having a hard time feeding their family at the moment.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Of course it is. Get tourists back and Gov't and civil servants don't have to take a pay cut to get a loan from Holland.
Of course, our neighbors need to get back to work, but at what cost? It's been stated here many times people don't want to come if they have to wear masks, social distance.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Of course it is. Get tourists back and Gov't and civil servants don't have to take a pay cut to get a loan from Holland.
Of course, our neighbors need to get back to work, but at what cost? It's been stated here many times people don't want to come if they have to wear masks, social distance. I think you'll find that more people will be responsible than won't. That's certainly what we see here at home.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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It's been stated here many times people don't want to come if they have to wear masks, social distance. I actually have NOT seen that stated here many times. I think that people will try to do what's right.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I’ve read time and again, people are NOT wild about returning to the island if wearing a mask is part of the price, and truthfully, while I always wear a mask when out in public, I fall into that category, too, and would NOT be thrilled having to wear one on vacation.
I’m not totally believing a mask is the be-all and end-all solution to the spreading of Covid-19 since the theories seem to be all over the place, but jic it is, I will comply and it does make others feel good so I don’t see it as a problem in confined areas. What would make me very unhappy would be the suggestion I ‘must’ wear one while at the beach and that would probably be a deal-breaker for me.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Honestly, if you are 6 feet apart on the beach, there should be no reason for a mask. That makes no sense. I don't see anyone requiring that.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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No one wears a mask at the beach. We wear one TO the beach until we can be comfortable about social distancing, then take it off. Had a lovely late morning, early afternoon swim today with 2 people at the bar and about 6 on the beach
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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We don't have our trip planed for another 5 months ( the end of Nov. ) So I know a lot of things can change by then . Today I looked in my area about a rapid response test . And you can get one with your doctors permission . Just wondering if they will let you have one because you are going to travel ?
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Maybe we will be lucky and they will have a vaccine by then !! But then again , I don't know if I want to be the first person in line to get that vaccine....... I don't think I would look good with a third eye . But then again I don't look good with two eyes !!!
If your motto is ; If at first you don't succeed...... Maybe it would be best not to try sky diving !
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Maybe we will be lucky and they will have a vaccine by then !! But then again , I don't know if I want to be the first person in line to get that vaccine....... I don't think I would look good with a third eye . But then again I don't look good with two eyes !!! Haha! I've always enjoyed being unique! I doubt there will be a vaccine by then, but I feel there's more of an opportunity for effective treatment.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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We had to be tested before we were allowed to return to work at the salon. The test took two seconds and results were back with in 48 hours on line.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/23/2020 09:04 AM
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Elaine--sorry, no, that cannot be the explanation. Obviously, they changed their minds.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Colour1 you "tested before return...to salon..' It seems rules are different depending where one is located. Hubby went to barber different rules for when I went to hairdresser (same state).
But what surprised me is salon owner said they were told they could not blow dry hair because it would send particles into the air. Made no sense to me because if I have no symptoms wear a mask and they took my temperature outside before I was allowed in, why would blow dry be a problem? Colour1 is a stylist, working in a salon, so it makes complete sense that he had to be tested before he could return to work. As far as different rules for different locations in the same state, I know here in NC, guidelines have been issued, but some businesses have imposed more stringent measures.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I understood he worked at a salon I just wonder what his clients had to do to enter. The no blow dry confused me.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Can you get a test if you have no symptoms?
Not very easy on our state.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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we are scheduled for July 16 and our friends on the 13th. Have you looked into what will be required when you return to the US? Are our borders even open yet? That's the grey area. Haven't seen what those requirements are. Currently, we are working on a US alternative. Worse case scenario is that we stay domestic and we have AA and Airbnb credit.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Not to make a stupid comment, but would the airlines take you down island if you weren't allowed to return? Presumably, that would mean the pilots and flight attendants couldn't return either unless the flight down was repatriation flight??
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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First commercial flight from the United States into St. Maarten since COVID-19 shutdown is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2020.
The Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta, Georgia, is expected to bring 75 passengers to the destination. However, this may change due to government's new requirement of a negative PCR test.
Travelers must receive the test results at least 72 hours before travel to the destination. (Further explanation: Travelers do not need to take the test 72 hours prior to travel. Travelers must have results in hand no less than 72 hours before travel.)
(Source: Govt. of St. Maarten via the Council of Ministers Press Briefing on Wednesday, June 24, 2020)
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Did they change the rules again today? As the previous rule was that the results had to be no MORE than 72 hours before travel.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Actually, that is incorrect--the results must be no MORE than 72 hours before arrival. That cuts the time down considerably for us west coast travelers with an overnight flight schedule.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Probably what she meant, but that is exactly what she said today. I heard her. This is a transcript.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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That is definitely NOT what the TEATT minister said yesterday. That is a major change, and makes ZERO sense. To say the test has to be MORE than 72 hours before, you could get one this month and travel in November and that is definitely more than 72 hours in advance!!
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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But it is what she said today. Total confusion, everyone scratching their heads.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I wonder whether the PM is confused, OR whether this is ANOTHER policy change, since last Friday, in which they stated that the Covid 19 test was 'recommended'. This change makes no sense. Everyone admits that a negative test result is good ONLY for that exact moment and the further it is in time from when the test was taken, the more likely that the person will get infected after the test. Why even require a test at all then?
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Not to make a stupid comment, but would the airlines take you down island if you weren't allowed to return? Presumably, that would mean the pilots and flight attendants couldn't return either unless the flight down was repatriation flight?? Probably not. I wasn't suggesting you'd get there and not be able to get home, just that there's more to this equation than what SXM allows.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I'm surprised there has been nothing in the Daily Herald in the past few days regarding this. This morning, I have not been able to get to the DH page.
Has anyone seen anything with clarification regarding the PM's statement yesterday that the Covid test had to be OLDER than 72 hours?
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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The DH has not been available all morning for me either. Official clarification would be nice.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I've only been able to bring the main page up and there are no stories listed on the main page about the reopening. Same here.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I'm surprised there has been nothing in the Daily Herald in the past few days regarding this. This morning, I have not been able to get to the DH page.
Has anyone seen anything with clarification regarding the PM's statement yesterday that the Covid test had to be OLDER than 72 hours? To keep the confusion going, Minister de Weever, later in the Q+A period of the same press conference (around 1:04:00) essentially repeated what she said in the Island92 interview - within 72 hours. As a late arrival to the press conference, she was likely unaware of Prime Minister Jacobs phrasing.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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OK, to me that means that either the PM was confused or just mis-spoke.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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The Daily Herald Dear e-subscribers and other readers. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our website, but hope to restore full online service within short. Thank you for your patience
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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...which is a violation of copyright laws... It's posted on their own Facebook page so no copyright laws are broken.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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OK, good, but your note certainly didn't give the impression that it was their own page..
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Absolutely. Airlines have been bleeding money. They cannot afford to have 1/3 of the plane empty at this point, if they can actually sell the seats.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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July 1st will be a great day for SXM. Open and strong for whatever life brings! Or a turning point with tourist bringing covid to island. Time will tell. US tourist have no business going there now with the current infection rate.
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If only that was possible.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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If only that was possible. I believe it is. I'll be tested before I come. After I receive the negative results, I'll be just as cautious as I'm being now. I don't want to get sick just as much as you don't want me to bring the virus to the island.
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The incubation period for Covid 19 is 7 to 14 days. What that means is that it could take up to 14 days for symptoms to appear. I believe that also means it could take a similar amount of time for you to test positive, from the date of exposure. The PCR test is better than nothing, but all it proves is that you are negative at that moment in time.. There are countless cases of people who test negative and then test positive a few days later.
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The incubation period for Covid 19 is 7 to 14 days. What that means is that it could take up to 14 days for symptoms to appear. I believe that also means it could take a similar amount of time for you to test positive, from the date of exposure. The PCR test is better than nothing, but all it proves is that you are negative at that moment in time.. There are countless cases of people who test negative and then test positive a few days later. I don't know all of the medical facts (even the doctors don't), but I do know that you don't have to exhibit symptoms to test positive. Regardless, I know that I'm doing everything that I can do to avoid getting sick, short of never leaving my house. If tourists don't return to the island, its economy will die a slow and painful death, and that's a fact.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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That is a given--if tourists don't return to the island, a large percentage of island residents will not be able to feed themselves.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I am a surgeon so not infectious disease specialist. Yes, a negative test indicates you very likely were negative on that day. (PCR is not 100% accurate). So in addition to negative testing, you need to "follow the rules" (Isolation, mask, face shield, hand hygiene) PROPERLY, which means mask covers mouth AND nose, I personally will wear N95 mask in high risk areas(on the plane and other crowded areas). Also if feeling bad, self isolate (which may mean not taking flight you are suppose to take in a few hours).... Mentaly, this is hard to do. This needs to be ongoing weeks before trip and continue on the trip. Outside, away from others, remove mask. Luckily I will be on boat,
Doing everything right, and you still have a risk of virus. Not doing EVERYTHING as you will greatly increase your risk of infection (and thus increase risk of others.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I am a surgeon so not infectious disease specialist. Yes, a negative test indicates you very likely were negative on that day. (PCR is not 100% accurate). So in addition to negative testing, you need to "follow the rules" (Isolation, mask, face shield, hand hygiene) PROPERLY, which means mask covers mouth AND nose, I personally will wear N95 mask in high risk areas(on the plane and other crowded areas). Also if feeling bad, self isolate (which may mean not taking flight you are suppose to take in a few hours).... Mentaly, this is hard to do. This needs to be ongoing weeks before trip and continue on the trip. Outside, away from others, remove mask. Luckily I will be on boat,
Doing everything right, and you still have a risk of virus. Not doing EVERYTHING as you will greatly increase your risk of infection (and thus increase risk of others. Exactly!!
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I didn't bother to look at it very hard, but I actually saw an N95 mask on the Staples website the other day. Have no idea whether you could actually get it from them or not. I'm not sure whether the CDC guidance has changed, but they were telling people specifically NOT to get N95 masks, and to save them for medical professionals.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I have two different cloth masks and some disposable ones, and other than the disposable ones I got that had straps around the HEAD, versus on the ears, they aren't uncomfortable.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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OK. I have not worn one for more than about an hour, because we basically never go anywhere, but I can certainly tolerate it for an hour.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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If I go to an establishment and the WORKERS do not have on a mask...I leave. It is the LEAST you can do.
It has nothing to do with rights...it has to do with respect. I can be inconvenienced to keep others safe. I hope you feel the same way. We couldn't agree more.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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OK. I have not worn one for more than about an hour, because we basically never go anywhere, but I can certainly tolerate it for an hour. Us as well. But the thought of a 4 hours flight wearing it I cannot imagine! Plus pinch nose part and they still fog up my glasses. Cloth are worse. Yes everywhere says N95 for medical only not general use. SXMScubaman you say N95 not comfortable but i'd rather suffer protecting myself than suffer and not.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I agree that fogging up glasses is an issue. If I wear my contacts, no problem, but they say that having glasses on is actually some protection.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Scubaman--huh. Interesting. I usually just wear my contacts though. Georgia--I think you must be the only person who HASN'T had that problem.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Eye doctor told me to coat glasses with anti-fog product. He also said that if a person doesn't emit high body heat glasses stay clear. High body heat here, too. They fog no matter how hard I try to keep the glasses on top---but it does help. We can get N95 at drugstores near us, but with the double straps going over your head, it is difficult to get them on and off through your hair. Behind the ear, you can take them off for a breather, when you have the opportunity.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Apparently there is going to be another change. Press conference now scheduled for 2:30 PM this afternoon.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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I don't understand why they use Facebook for official notices, but whatever, since anyone can read it. Doesn't look any different except for the insurance requirement. I guess they will go over the insurance requirement at the press conference.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Probably because it's quick.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Apparently. I guess there will be more details released at the press conference.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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You need to wait until they tell us what TYPE of insurance you need. I have a feeling that it may require Covid 19 insurance, which is difficult to get. They may be announcing they have set up an insurance pool like Aruba has done, and if so, possibly that will be the type required?
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Anxiously waiting. Really miss being there but it just doesn't seem to be meant to be this year.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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For sure, many people are very anxious to go. With the way Florida cases are exploding right now, I don't think we're going anywhere, regardless of what SXM does..
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Wilson--I don't know that is true everywhere even in Florida. Regardless, the problem is that Covid in Florida is freaking out of control.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Wilson--If you listen to the EXPERTS, the numbers in Florida cannot be pegged just to increased testing. And the percentage of positive cases has been double the previous weeks.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Last edited by BillandElaine; 06/30/2020 04:09 PM.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Yes, exactly. Decision to close to US happened very fast. Health of the population won out over economics.
We listen to them all.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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Nope. The Ministers clearly stated several times the overriding reason was the state of the US. They are working on border protocols if Dutch side status changes.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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I suppose it is possible to isolate your island paradise for the moment, but hated to say it, folks will suffer big time and perhaps permanently financially as this will be an issue for at least another year.
Another two weeks here, two weeks there, before you know it August and we will attempt back to kindergarten and off to college season. Next we will be in full flu season, the holidays and then winter.
In the USA, almost everyone,except totally isolated hermits, will meet the coronavirus.
SXM can lock its doors to the USA, but mr corona is going to slip in under that door. Maybe from Europe or another island.
I think a more educated and prudent policy is to require of every human, regardless of country, to have a PCR test to board the plane and to retest on island arrival. Perhaps a test on departure to protect the rest of the world.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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Nope. The Ministers clearly stated several times the overriding reason was the state of the US. They are working on border protocols if Dutch side status changes. The situation here in the US is no different than last week when they made the announcement saying they were going to allow Americans. There is no way Sint Maarten opens to USA until the EU allows Americans. Sint Maarten is not going to risk forcing Saint Martin to close their border.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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How about the folks up north get over themselves and start doing the right thing?
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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How about the folks up north get over themselves and start doing the right thing? Wow... you do realize that over 99% of the "folks up north" have NOT tested positive for the virus and I can tell you that the vast majority of the people I come around are practicing social distancing and wearing mask when in close contact.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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Hey! I managed to get my hair cut and colored and a mani-pedi, too, so I guess I'm set for a t least another month or two. Or three? Mmmmmm - maybe that's pushing it but..............
I think we all need to take a deep breath and chill. The island will do whatever it does, for whatever reasons it chooses and we have no option but to accept their decisions. I'm hopeful to return in November but if it's not safe, I'm not going.
In the meantime, I'll continue wearing my mask, accepting the local decisions here at home as to what I can do and what I can't and I will continue to practice social distancing. And at the same time I will hope that my island friends are able to survive financially through this frightening time. And I seriously hope and pray we all stay healthy and get through this pandemic safely.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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How about the folks up north get over themselves and start doing the right thing? What exactly is that supposed to mean?
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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OK, not addressed to anyone in particular, but as our 'voice of reason' has stated, everyone needs to take a deep breath and chill. I am closing this thread and will open another one, in which CIVIL comments will reign..
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