Between December 27 to January 2, there were 1,104 new cases of Covid-19 in Saint-Martin and 435 in Saint-Barthélemy. Omicron, now in the majority, is plaguing the two territories. So much so that the prefect once again establishes a curfew, on the spot, from 24 to 5 a.m., for at least a month.
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The northern islands are also experiencing an epidemic boom, linked to the coronavirus, particularly the Omicron variant.
In this context, the prefecture is taking new measures to curb the circulation of the disease.
Return of the curfew
In order to take into account the significant increase in the number of positive cases, the prefect of Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy, Serge Gouteyron, has decided to implement a curfew, from this Friday January 7, 2022, to midnight to 5 a.m. this for “at least a month“.
Travel during this time slot is prohibited, except on presentation of a personal or professional derogatory certificate. A procedure now well mastered, normally, by the population.
Serge Gouteyron is aware of the consequences of such a measure, in particular on economic activity, on the island where tourism is a key sector of activity. But, in view of the epidemic situation, this curfew is necessary, according to the local representative of the State.
Serge Gouteyron, Prefect of the Northern Islands
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Epidemic situation
Omicron, known to be particularly contagious, more than Delta, is now the majority variant, both in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy.
The epidemiological indicators, on both sides, have deteriorated further; “the two territories are experiencing an epidemiological dynamic never seen before“, announces the prefecture,”the fifth wave is here, the greatest vigilance is required“.
Last week (52/1), i.e. between Monday December 27, 2021 and Sunday January 2, 2022, there was 1104 new cases of Covid-19 in Saint-Martin, against 142 in week 51.
Since the start of the current week, 992 other cases have already been recorded.
the incidence rate is on the rise and stands at 3088,5 per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 397.2 in week 51.
the positivity rate weekly rate is also rising sharply, with a rate of 18% in week 52, against 4.1% in week 51.
39.68% of those over 12 have a complete vaccination schedule (at least two doses).
From December 27 to January 2, 435 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Saint-Barthélemy, against 247 in week 51.
Since Monday, 205 more people have contracted the disease.
the incidence rate settles at 4370,5 per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 2,501.8 in week 51.
the positivity rate settles at 14,6%, against 13%, in week 51.
85.10% of those over 12 have a complete vaccination schedule (at least two doses).
