A magnitude-5.2 tremor shakes Costa Rica's Pacific coast, a couple days after a magnitude-5.3 quake rattled the same part of the country. In both cases, no damage or injuries were repoted.
The Ticos are favorites in Friday night's match against El Salvador in San Salvador. But a loss on the road eliminates Costa Rica and moves El Salvador into the next round of World Cup qualifying.
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise as rainy season enters the wettest months. The Health Ministry specifically encourages elderly patients to receive a flu vaccine at a local hospital, clinic or pharmacy.