Due to the increase in positive coronavirus cases in the West Indies, the prefects of Martinique and Guadeloupe have modified the inter-island health control measures. A reduction of around 30% in traffic has also been decided.
The increase since the end of July in the number of positive covid-19 cases in the West Indies led on August 28 to the inclusion of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy in the list areas of active virus circulation. In order to limit the risk of transfer of positive cases between these four islands, which until now constituted an area of free movement, the prefect of Martinique and the prefect of Guadeloupe asked the airlines to ensure from Friday. September 4, a pre-boarding check of the temperature of passengers for flights between Martinique and Guadeloupe. In addition, the risk of propagation will also be contained thanks to the reduction of around 30% in inter-island traffic from September, the development of which will be monitored by the Antilles-Guyana Civil Aviation Safety Department. .
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