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Costa Rica adds 12 coronavirus cases, 21 recoveries

Costa Rica confirmed 12 new cases of the coronavirus over the past day, totaling 792 cumulative known cases, the Health Ministry announced Sunday afternoon.

Over the same period, 21 more people recovered from COVID-19, leaving Costa Rica with 501 total recoveries and 285 known active cases. The data mean Costa Rica has registered its 24th-straight day-over-day decrease in known active coronavirus cases.

Six people have died after contracting the coronavirus, and 21 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 or complications. Six of them are in intensive care with an age range of 53 to 75 years old.

Costa Rica has processed a total of 17,170 diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 (653 more than Saturday), which corresponds to 3,359 tests per 1 million people. The country has averaged 544 daily tests over the last five days.

Costa Rica on Thursday extended its border restrictions, banning foreign visitors until June 15. The government will announce Monday a timeline for reopening the country; the plan will include a focus on local tourism.

If you believe you may have contracted the coronavirus or have questions regarding the virus, contact Costa Rican health authorities by dialing 1322.

Timeline of COVID-19 in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is enforcing nationwide driving restrictions through May 15. Click here for full details.

Most flights between the U.S. and Costa Rica have ceased, but United Airlines resumed limited commercial service in early May. Click here for more details.

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