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Sint Maarten - 47 confirmed cases of Zika

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Pathfinder

Editor, Senior Moderator
First Confirmed Zika Case on Sint Maarten

2/17/2016

Reports in at the Department of Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has indicated that the first case of Zika has been confirmed. At this point in time we cannot confirm that the virus was locally transmitted, as the person did travel outside Sint Maarten shortly before being tested.

?The focus for the Ministry and community at this time should remain on working together to eradicate breeding sites and to take precautions against mosquito bites. The mosquito that carries the virus are known as container breeder, therefore it is important for everyone to remain pro-active and clean yards, screen your cisterns and take preventative measures when outside. I am urging persons to think twice before littering as these mosquitos breed in bottle caps, and other garbage that can collect rain water,? stated Minister Lee at press briefing on Wednesday.

For treatment of areas of concern advice may be sought and reported to the Inspectorate of Health 542-3579, Collective Prevention Services 542-2078/542-3003, Harrigan Exterminating Services 544-2281, Terminix 544-3351, and hardware stores in order to identify suitable treatments.

A hotline is being developed and should be operational as of Thursday February 18th, where informed community members can report breeding grounds. This number is 550-CALL/550-2255. The Ministry of VSA is stepping up all prevention efforts and encourages the public to do the same.

http://www.sintmaartengov.org/PressReleases/Pages/First-Confirmed-Zika-Case-on-Sint-Maarten.aspx
 
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2/24/2016


​On Sunday, February 21st , 2016 the second case of Zika was confirmed on Sint Maarten. This case involves a Dutch Tourist from Netherlands who arrived on SXM on February 3rd and departed on February 10th. The person was staying within the Dawn Beach Estates residence area. It wasn?t until February 13th, 2016, 3 days after arriving in the Netherland that the patient experienced symptom. Similar to the first confirmed case the person had also travelled to a neighboring island for the day prior to being diagnosed.
The first confirmed case concerns a person who was residing in the Saunders area. Upon diagnosis when the person is most at risk of being bitten by a mosquito and spreading the virus, the person remained at home and was informed and requested to use repellent in order to avoid mosquitos from feeding on their blood.

The Department of Collective Prevention Service (CPS) has also conducted a site visit in the Saunders area and identified five breeding sites in the surrounding of the patient:
1. 1Toolkit Lid identified larvae
2. 2 Painting drum lid identified larvae
3. 1 Styrofoam container
4. 1 Plastic plate identified larvae
5. 2 Soda cans fill with water Identified larvae

CPS has also visited the area of Dawn Beach however that report is still being processes.

As the virus is now touching home here on St. Maarten, persons should be aware of the associated symptoms and consult with their Doctor in cases of suspicion. The Zika virus infection may present few or no symptoms. In general disease symptoms are mild and short-lasting. It?s symptoms are similar to those of dengue and chikungunya and may include conjunctivitis, fever, rash ( on the entire body and on face) joint and muscle pain.

?As we continue to monitor and take pro-active measures to eliminate breeding grounds and protect the population and visitors, it is important for everyone to clean your surroundings, make use of our reporting mechanisms, (550-Call/ 550-2255) this hotline also can be access through Whatsapp. We encourage people to send pictures of your reports and provide accurate information on the location. It is also important that person use repellant correctly and continuously especially at the times when the mosquito is most active which is at early morning and evening,? stated Minister Lee in press briefing on Wednesday.

http://www.sintmaartengov.org/PressReleases/Pages/Second-Confirmed-Case-of-Zika.aspx



 
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