New requirement for returning Canadian travlers

https://globalnews.ca/news/7549230/coronavirus-travel-test-enter-canada/

We are planning to be is St Martin in Feb but these new requirements for returning to Canada are causing some concern.
Where on the French or Dutch side is the PCR test available and does anyone know the cost?

The Dutch side was testing arrivals at the airport for around $130 from what I recall. No idea on the French side.

Dutch side https://www.facebook.com/Health-Care-Laboratory-SXM-1288166324649377/ $70. You need an appointment.

Thanks Elaine.

WOW Thank goodness I am not a Canadian but as an American it is just a matter of time till these regulations come to the U.S.A. Fauci already said Vaccines will be mandatory to travel.

He can only express and suggest his opinions. Can't dictate policy or make ruling.

Wow !

Ditto !!!

Our children are negative and leaving tomorrow back to Toronto via Philly.

I thought people going back to New York have to do this?
I'm happy that they are taking steps to help keep Covid from coming in from other countries. Lots of people don't think Covid is an issue. I know some sadly.

Friends of ours from US said they are going to hope estate for test to stay on French side. I will ask.

Magali told our friends there is a test site near super u at Hope Estate.

Jeepers, did your friends get tested at Hope Estate? and if yes, what's the process?

There was an interesting link on the article posted here for El Zafiro's making that 7 best tiny hotels list in Caribbean Journal..Sonesta offering rapid tests to it's guests for $55. Wonder if it's truely limited to their guests? They mentioned the new requirement for Canadians specifically.

Our children did theirs at SLS Lab opposite the Hospital for $ 35.00 each.

What hospital Leslie? Do you mean the medical center or have they completed building a hospital in Belair area?

Leslie, do you know if that lab is restricted on SXM residents only or open to anyone? Also, what was the turn around time for the result?

there is a French red Cross station tent near super u at hope estate. No appointment needed. They waited in their car. Results in 30 minutes no cost. She thinks hours are 9 to 4 & 9 to 12 on saturday. Need id. They got email that they need to take temp for 14 days.

Actually , sorry but the cost was $ 240.00 for them , my Wife paid the bill.

Any one can do it , but it's early 7.30am to 8.30am .

Sorry Ron but the actual cost was $ 240.00 for them , my Wife paid the bill. And the building is located opposite the Medical Center next to Bel Air Center.

https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/free-drive-through-testing-starts-today

The article ends with 'free to all members of the community'. Sounds to me like tourists might not be included in that definition, but then again, if you had symptoms?