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Covid cases rising on French side #255378
05/11/2021 09:06 AM
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Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: Carol_Hill] #255383
05/11/2021 09:36 AM
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Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: Carol_Hill] #255412
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Take a risk or not, I suppose it could happen anytime. Had a chance to book, everything was falling into place, flights, villa, testing and then get a phone call last week saying that someone had booked just 5 days for the villa during our two week trip, just that they hadn't updated their calender. I then hear that those people who booked their supposed 5 days with someone else it appears, had it on hold and then cancelled. We had by that time lost the flights and just decided to leave May alone and now when I read this report anyone who is there now or planning to visit can have the Government shut down, with curfews, restaurants, shops etc on immediate notice and spoil peoples plans, more drastic than when the revolts were going on the French side Dec 19 and we just couldn't get around the place as well as normal. But we spend 95% on the French side so will monitor closely the uptick in Virus cases but as you know, leave it to the last minute and cant get flights or the Villa one wants...............Karma talking or just take a chance if something crops up that's suitable? Mind you, its a vacation, worse things to worry about. titanic Just another thing to consider. so look forward though to visiting again, when now is another matter.

Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: bran] #255414
05/11/2021 03:42 PM
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Sorry to hear that your plans got cancelled, bran. Hopefully there won't be another lockdown on the French side, although it could happen, for sure.


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Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: Carol_Hill] #255419
05/11/2021 05:29 PM
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According to what I have read the French side has roughly 39,000 residents and less than 400 active cases by the math that is an extremely small percentage of the population, I sure hope they don't let fear lead the way and make rash decisions to shut down again. Not to mention vaccines appear to be available to those that want them.

Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: CaribEagle] #255421
05/11/2021 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CaribEagle
According to what I have read the French side has roughly 39,000 residents and less than 400 active cases by the math that is an extremely small percentage of the population, I sure hope they don't let fear lead the way and make rash decisions to shut down again. Not to mention vaccines appear to be available to those that want them.

Its just people are reluctant to get vaccine. Talked to young bartender serving drinks with no mask. Talked about vaccine and he said he was holding out. I just shook my head and gave him a subtle lecture. Not sure if he got the message but we tried.

Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: SXMScubaman] #255422
05/11/2021 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
Originally Posted by CaribEagle
According to what I have read the French side has roughly 39,000 residents and less than 400 active cases by the math that is an extremely small percentage of the population, I sure hope they don't let fear lead the way and make rash decisions to shut down again. Not to mention vaccines appear to be available to those that want them.

Its just people are reluctant to get vaccine. Talked to young bartender serving drinks with no mask. Talked about vaccine and he said he was holding out. I just shook my head and gave him a subtle lecture. Not sure if he got the message but we tried.

Until or unless it is mandated, people do still have a choice. With the mixed messages that have been sent throughout this, it is no wonder some are skeptical. How is it YOUR place to lecture him or anybody else?


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Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: ruralcarrier] #255423
05/11/2021 06:44 PM
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But what's the big "Beef " of not wanting to take the vaccine ?
We as a Family growing up way back had vaccine where they starched your arm and till today I have the mark lol.

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Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: Carol_Hill] #255428
05/11/2021 08:00 PM
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I agree with JD! I can’t believe that someone lectured anyone from another country, let well a vacation destination that someone enjoys coming to year after year. Totally wrong in my opinion. You can hear and believe the message all you want, just don’t be the postman and try to deliver it, NOT YOUR PLACE!

Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: SXMFOX] #255429
05/11/2021 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SXMFOX
I agree with JD! I can’t believe that someone lectured anyone from another country, let well a vacation destination that someone enjoys coming to year after year. Totally wrong in my opinion. You can hear and believe the message all you want, just don’t be the postman and try to deliver it, NOT YOUR PLACE!

I guess my choice of using the word "lecture " was the wrong word for "discussion ". At a resort I am invested in I expect the employees to take precautions to protect the patrons who are providing them an income and job. Not too much to ask for considering all we go through to visit their island and provide a means of income.

Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: SXMScubaman] #255430
05/11/2021 08:47 PM
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OK, this discussion has nowhere to go but down from here..


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Re: Covid cases rising on French side [Re: Carol_Hill] #255431
05/11/2021 08:47 PM
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If you're that worried get vaccinated.


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