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As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Covid travel requirementsPlease note that these are the requirements for the Dutch side, where 99% of people here enter by air. If you are entering by AIR directly to the French side, the rules are different. If you are on island, you can travel back and forth freely to the French side without any problem. If you are STAYING on the French side, you need to check to make sure whether you need to do anything additional. Information on testing on island for return to the USIn case you have problems with getting a EHAS approval, try this number in SXM. 721-542-1570
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Are you sure of the date - 2/17/21?
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Thanks so much Carol! carib cheers, doctorj
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Sorry--I changed the title, as it was confusing.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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I'm not certain, but I don't think so. I think transit refers to someone who never leaves the airport, but flies on to a different destination.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Carol,
As far as I know, If you are in transit I don't believe you are allowed to leave the airport to go anywhere and are held in a separate area to await your next flight.
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pat--I think that is correct. The entrance requirements say that transit passengers have to have a Covid test, but they are exempt from the mandatory insurance. Possibly that is the reason for his question. Perhaps that is a question that needs to be asked of the EHAS folks, either by email or phone.
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We just completed a 14 day request for a temp check from the EHAS. They emailed us every day, it was quite easy. I would suggest bringing thermometer. (Our’s “died”, and they are a lot more expensive on the island). Results can be sent either F or C. I have no idea what would happen if we did not comply with this simple measure.
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This past winter, we passed our covid test and got our pre approval from EHAS. A couple days before we were to fly out we both got Covid and stayed home. We received an email every day we were supposed to be there and never responded to the emails. No follow up emails to see why not complying. Don't think they would have liked the results of our temperature checks. haha Wow. Just proves that the testing is worthless! Glad you did the right thing and stayed home.
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Georgia--no, it just proves that the results can be negative one day and be positive the next day, which is what experts have said all along. And part of the reason why SXM wanted to go to 72 hours for PCR tests.
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Now, that I definitely agree with..
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one of the questions on the form is hotel where you are staying. Does anyone know how you report multiple locations?
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I'm not sure there is a correct answer, but if it were ME, I'd just put down the first place you are staying.
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I'm not sure there is a correct answer, but if it were ME, I'd just put down the first place you are staying. Exactly what I would do too.
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Can’t wait for a vaccine passport to come into play. It’s still theoretical at this point but it would be nice. Don't worry. Can see it coming from a mile away. Won't be long until you won't be able to leave home with out hearing "your paper's please."
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Just to reiterate here--I think that everything one needs is in the original post. The most recent posts here don't have anything to do with the original topic. Unless there are changes to the entry requirements, what you need to know is in the original post.
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My wife and I are planning a trip for one week in May. We are coming from New York. We have both received our first and doses of the vaccine. Do we still need to be tested prior to arrival? Are there any quarantine requirements? I under stand we need to take out the health insurance to cover any testing our medical needs while I am there. I assume masks are required in public places which is not an issue. The link in the original post provides the official government requirements. That is the best place to get accurate and current information about the requirements.
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So what is the latest as of April 12th, Still a negative PCR test with 72 hrs of last leg to SXM takeoff? LAST UPDATED APRIL 2
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"USA, US territories and Canada the time frame remains 120 hrs."
As copied directly from St Maarten EHAS website.
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JD--right, and the April 2 update had only to do with Curacao, Bonaire and Aruba, nothing to do with the US.
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It is the test date. Both the test AND the results need to be within 120 hours for a PCR test. Sounds like you may need to look at an antigen test instead of a PCR test. Antigen test results are available most places in under 24 hours. The operative time for an antigen test is only 48 hours, but in many places, that is much more doable.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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The date/time the test was taken
Edit: sorry...posted the same time Carol did
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Makes no difference. You need the test.
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Question was about travel TO SXM, not US.
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Question was about travel TO SXM, not US. Yes. Reread my post. 120 hours from US to SXM and it is a time not date stamp. I just threw in the return to US as showing that difference in Date verses time requirement.
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Is it possible to meet the requirements for St. Maarten and not get the deeeep nasal swab?
Also, it says your test results must include the “source of the swab” but all tests I have received so far have not included where they swabbed me. Has anyone been approved without their results saying where they were swabbed? Yes, we did last November. The updated requirements no longer state ONLY the naso-pharyngeal swab. Our tests did state nasal swab; I think rt-PCR tests are only nasal.
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Welcome, SeaNY! Let me know if you have any general questions about TTOL..
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We got our test taken on Monday afternoon and results back this morning.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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We just found out we can come to st Martin Saturday. If we get our test tomorrow. Will that qualify for entry. We also received our moderna shots
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..depends on whether you are doing PCR or antigen tests. PCR is 120 hours prior to the time your LAST flight leaves for SXM. Antigen is 48 hours prior to your last flight. So, PCR yes, antigen, no. Read the link in the original post for all the requirements. link
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Ok thank you. Pcr at Walgreens it is. 😀
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We just found out we can come to st Martin Saturday. If we get our test tomorrow. Will that qualify for entry. We also received our moderna shots Get it today if you can. Turnaround time could be a factor as you need time to fill out requests and get it back before last flight to SXM.
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That Mchuho for sharing your experience. We are getting the CVS PCR test Saturday at 12.30pm for our Wednesday 9.30am flight. I'm hoping the labs work on Sunday as i believe they do.
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As Georgia said, don't just consult any source, go to THE source, which is the official SXM website, linked in my original post. LINKREAD those requirements. That link will tell you everything you need to know.
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If it is a requirement for your French side stay, you could do a free antigen test from a place like Walgreens with results in an hour just before you leave. I have only heard of it being a problem if you are staying at a hotel/resort type accommodation. We will be there on the 12th and staying in a VRBO. Have a smooth trip!
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LaPlaya on Orient just told Me the French side requires 3 days. This will be tight.
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LaPlaya on Orient just told Me the French side requires 3 days. This will be tight. Yep. 72 hours.
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again, others have reported that someone came to the room and tested them at the hotel. Did you ask them that question??
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So our results were like many others. Did the CVS rt-PCR test Saturday, got negative results in 20 hours. Summitted EHAS forms and both got approvals at the 2 and 3 hour mark. Eazy peezy!
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Thanks Carol. Your right, there always seem to be some inconsistency in these processes, and the horror stories are the ones that makes us nervous. I know the more positive results we heard, the more confident we got that we could do this, so i thought it might help someone else to share ours!
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I just want to thank you carol Hill I did exactly what you suggested. And everything went so smooth. We filled out all the paperwork, after we received our negative tests on Thursday. We got our test Wednesday afternoon. Received our results Thursday am quickly we filed our pre-approval form. Received an answer within a few hours AND WE ARE SINCE SATURDAY 🥰💪
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Glad to hear it went ok. Enjoy!
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I had the same question I contacted SXM EHAS there answer is the first location .
I also found in reading Jeff’s weekly letter in the 20th article at the bottom it stated that the standard PCR test done in the states is acceptable , I hope that I read it correctly , I’m sure if I didn’t I will hear about it .
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Application and approval was a breeze. Twenty minutes from application to approval. Wahoo. SXM here we come. carib cheers, doctorj
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Thanks Carol. Can't wait. carib cheers, doctorj
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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We went together, got the test done at our local pharmacy, results in 20 minutes. Cool!! Right!!! Wrong!! For some reason, when Louise sent my results in, it was denied. After hours and hours of phone calls, asking what happened. Why did MY paperwork was denied??? Long long and short. Something to do with "PDF file vs J-PEG" !! All I know that this was a heart attack waiting to happen. Thank God we have a printer. We even printed the return paperwork. We had with no lie, a folder 1" thick!! The 72 hour turn around time is KILLER!! I pray that come in the near future that our Vaccine card will eliminate all this nightmare!! Did I mention that we were so happy to clear the arrival, that we walked out with out our luggage!! SMH LOL!!!
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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READ the link in the first post in this thread. LINKThe time frame for the ANTIGEN test always was 48 hours.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Well I thought if read that if coming from the US it could be 72hours. But ok thanks for the info. No need for the caps on read and antigen. I was just asking a simple question for anyone that had the correct info without having to research that long thread at the top of the page.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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No, it is 72 hours for the PCR test, UNLESS you are from the US or Canada, in which case it is 120 hours.
BTW, there is a change as of today, but it only applies to the ABC Islands--that is, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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stangied--No, you don't have to research the whole thread, just read the link in the first post.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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We also had confusion regarding the number of hours in advance, as we are flying into SXM and staying on the French side. We inquired with the EHAS folks, here's the response:
From: EHAS <EHAS@sintmaartengov.org> Date: May 24, 2021 at 11:00:04 AM CDT T0 Subject: RE: Travel date arrival Saturday May 29th
Good day,
Thank you for your e-mail, For travelers from the USA, US territories and Canada the time frame remains 120 hrs. prior to departure. Although you are fully vaccinated negative COVID-19 test is required to travel to St. Maarten.
Kind regards,
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 10:52 AM To: EHAS <EHAS@sintmaartengov.org> Subject: Travel date arrival Saturday May 29th
Hi,
We are arriving from the US on Saturday May 29th and staying at a villa on the French side. We are all fully vaccinated.
We are confused on if we need to test 120hr or 72hrs prior to arrival?
Can you clarify for us?
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Please note--they did not really answer your specific question. It is 120 hours for travel to SINT MAARTEN for a PCR test. The EHAS folks do not care (and possibly don't even KNOW) what the requirements are for French St. Martin. Please note they also do not even address the timing for an antigen test.
It is my understanding that, depending on where you're staying, you may be required to take another test on the French side, because their requirement is 72 hours . Best to ask this question of the folks where you are staying.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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There has never been a holding pen, nor do they have room for one these days. The only thing that PJIA cares about is payment of Departure Tax. If it is paid then they really don't care what you do. If you are staying on French side but flying out of SXM on your return home then you can dispute the tax. I personally don't see that staying on French Side is In Transit. If you are truly "In Transit" then it is possible to fight the Departure Tax that you have already paid to your airline. My recommendation is to go have a cocktail and forget about it.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Has anyone heard that the 120/48 hr testing requirements have been changed to 48/48? Their site still has it at 120/48. Thanks for your help. Ellen
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Thank you, that is what I see, but people on Trip Advisor and FB are saying it has. One person cancelled their trip because of the misinformation. Ellen
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Right--just look at the top post, which shows the link to the most recent information.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Georgia--yes, but apparently that isn't good enough. Still start another post...
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Quick question about a seeming contradiction on the Requirements page of EHAS Children of age 10 and under are exempted from the mandatory rt-PCR or antigen test. As of the day after the 10th birthday, a rt-PCR or antigen test has to be submitted.
So are Ten year olds exempt while they are 10 but not when they turn 11 ? or exempt at 9 but not after the 10th Birthday?
Traveling next Friday with Daughter who is !0 now and would like to get clarity before we go to get our tests done Wed.
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Quick question about a seeming contradiction on the Requirements page of EHAS Children of age 10 and under are exempted from the mandatory rt-PCR or antigen test. As of the day after the 10th birthday, a rt-PCR or antigen test has to be submitted.
So are Ten year olds exempt while they are 10 but not when they turn 11 ? or exempt at 9 but not after the 10th Birthday?
Traveling next Friday with Daughter who is !0 now and would like to get clarity before we go to get our tests done Wed. Exempt up until their 10th birthday, when they are 10 years and 1 day they need a test
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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By the way, I think this is another change from what was announced around December 20 or so, but the booster must be at least two weeks old, in order to avoid having to test.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Haha! Yes, just like the home tests. Nothing to it.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Are you vaccinated? If you're vaccinated, you don't need to worry about test results at all.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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We are not. Had delta version this time last year.
Anyone email them with just a general question and get responses?
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Several people have sent in general questions to EHAS and gotten a response.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Did I just read this correctly, you have to have proof of taking a covid booster shot within 14 days of arrival?
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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No....you did not read it correctly. You are considered fully vac'd two weeks after your second shot
"You are considered fully vaccinated with an accepted vaccine : 2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer, Moderna, Astrazeneca, Sinopharm, Sinovac/Coronavac and Covishield vaccines,"
The addition of the booster info is a tad misleading since "fully vac'ed" does not mean boosters administered
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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Has she had the vaccine? If so, then it doesn't matter if she had Covid or not. Just show proof of vaccination.
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MXS--That is only if you are using the fact that you recovered from Covid in order to bypass having to have a vaccination or have a test. If you are vaccinated, just upload proof of vaccination.
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Re: As of yesterday, there are NO Covid requirements to enter SXM!
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I hate to be a dissenter, and I know I'll make some enemies here, but this is a disease that has killed over a million in the US, and many millions globally, and it's still out there. Hospitalizations are on the rise in several states. Yes, for convenience reasons relaxing restrictions is nice. But the last time it was done, the disease came back "bigly" and in some areas the restrictions were reintroduced.
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I agree it's definitely still out there, and I plan on getting another booster shot, hopefully this weekend. But the time for EHAS is past.
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Sorry, I don't understand your question.
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