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Photos: Costa Rica facing the coronavirus pandemic

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School disinfected due to COVID-19
(Photo by Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP)

Costa Rica on Monday declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Among the measures enacted by Costa Rica to slow the spread of COVID-19 are bans on mass gatherings, borders closed to foreign tourists, and instructions to work from home whenever possible.

Here are scenes from Costa Rica as it faces the coronavirus pandemic.

Costa Rica taxis
(Photo by Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP)
Carlos Alvarado
Via Casa Presidencial.
School disinfected due to COVID-19
(Photo by Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP)
Central Market disinfected
(Photo by Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP)
Costa Rica coronavirus sights
(Photo by Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP)
Health workers ask Costa Ricans to stay home
Via CCSS.

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