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Meanwhile in Martinique, due to the resurgence of positive cases, the Prefect of Martinique decided to strengthen prevention measures. New measures applicable as of today have been laid down by decree.

60 new cases were recorded between July 31 and August 7 in Martinique. The "unfavorable" trend in the number of positive COVID-19 cases is indicative of a resumption of the circulation of the virus in Martinique, according to the Prefecture of Martinique in a press release. As a result, the Prefect decided to strengthen preventive measures. New measures applicable as of today have been laid down by decree. Among them :

WEARING A MASK BECOMES OBLIGATORY

In Martinique, wearing a mask in pedestrian areas and streets, in markets as well as places where seafood is sold, and in roadside itinerant businesses becomes compulsory.

SAINT-MARTIN, A RISK ZONE

The Prefecture and the health authorities also recommend that anyone who has stayed in Saint-Martin in the last fifteen days to perform a virological test without delay. A measure taken because of the discovery of clusters linked to Saint-Martin.

Meanwhile, back in St. Martin, the French borders with the Dutch side was closed because of the significantly higher number of cases on St. Maarten. Permits have been issued for border crossing with the exception of US visitors. However as of yesterday no new permits will be issued due to the latest increase of virus cases. Only medical authorizations will be issued on compelling and urgent grounds.

American tourists are dissatisfied because of having been provided with wrong information regarding entering at the airport. Several have to take a renewed test at US$125 and because test results are not forthcoming within one but rather four days, they have to be quarantined longer, which takes away from their vacation experience.

(Source: Préfecture of St. Martin and St. Barths / Le Journal / FBP-AS)

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