There have been many cases of 'Chik' since Decemeber 2013. Although the cases initially began as sporadic outbreaks in French St Martin, and was then reported in the USA, as early as January, there were reports of Chikungunya in Saunders, Dutch St Maarten. Since then there's been a near epidemic of cases. The symptoms range from minor aches, to lifelong illness and pain.
Anyone in St Maarten who feel that they might have the Chikungunya is encouraged to see their local health care practitioner.
