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Dutch side businesses to stay open till 3am
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02/21/2022 04:42 PM
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Government of Sint Maarten 0t317cSh1pu9f09nsoreg1d · ** Minister Ottley: St.Maarten takes steps towards their “Back to normalcy strategy” ** Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley announced that Sint Maarten will begin transitioning into the endemic phase of COVID-19. The Minister stated that recently the word ‘endemic’ is being used as a term to reference exiting the pandemic. Minister Ottley stated that misconceptions about the word endemic may encourage a misplaced complacency. He further stated that entering into the endemic phase of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus, doesn’t mean that COVID-19 will come to a natural end. It just means that COVID -19 will now be considered an endemic infection, one in which overall rates are static — not rising, not falling. Which is why we have been working on policies to shape the years to come. These policies, continued health hygiene measures and individual behavior will determine what form the endemic COVID-19 takes. With that being said, the Minister elaborated on the first transitional steps to be taken in his back to normalcy strategy; as of Friday February 25th the night life business hours will be extended to 3am. The Minister also wants to notify the local population and the rest of the world that as of March 1st 2022, we will revert back to allowing persons who received their booster shot or two(2) doses of an approved vaccine, two(2)weeks or more prior to traveling, may enter the Country without requiring a test. Persons who have recovered from COVID-19 up to 9 months post infection, will also be allowed entry to the country without requiring a test. “These first steps are a phased approach towards the normalcy strategy.” Said Minister Ottley. In the next phase other mandates and restrictions will be lifted in a careful and safe manner to ensure a safe and effective transition into normalcy.
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Re: Dutch side businesses to stay open till 3am
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/21/2022 04:50 PM
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"The Minister also wants to notify the local population and the rest of the world that as of March 1st 2022, we will revert back to allowing persons who received their booster shot or two(2) doses of an approved vaccine, two(2)weeks or more prior to traveling, may enter the Country without requiring a test. Persons who have recovered from COVID-19 up to 9 months post infection, will also be allowed entry to the country without requiring a test."
Wait, I'm confused. What does that mean?? If you have vaccine plus booster, you don't need to test now.
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Re: Dutch side businesses to stay open till 3am
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/21/2022 06:04 PM
02/21/2022 06:04 PM
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Wait, I'm confused. What does that mean?? If you have vaccine plus booster, you don't need to test now. Looks that way. Aruba did the same recently....no test for arrival (vaxxed) but still test for departure
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Re: Dutch side businesses to stay open till 3am
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/21/2022 07:22 PM
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Exactly what it says. The way I interpret it is you don't need a test if you've had two shots within 2 weeks or more and NO booster if shots were within 9 months of arrival. You need 2 shots of something to be fully vaxed doesn't mean 1 shot of J&J only. ONE shot of J & J is considered FULLY vaccinated with the CDC. A booster has not been included in the CDC guidelines as of yet. SXM sets their own rules and often screws up.
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Re: Dutch side businesses to stay open till 3am
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02/21/2022 07:25 PM
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All, These continually changing hoops are quite remarkable for someone planning a vacation. Liliana 100% correct!
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Re: Dutch side businesses to stay open till 3am
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/21/2022 08:32 PM
02/21/2022 08:32 PM
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OK, that is NOT at all what it says. I hope that's what it means, but that's not what it says.
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