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Still no suspected cases of coronavirus in Costa Rica, Health Ministry says

Costa Rica does not have any suspected cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Monday.

Ministry of Health supporting initiative to ban the use of vaping devices in public spaces

The Minister of Health, Daniel Salas, on Tuesday endorsed an initiative to ban the use of vaping devices in Costa Rica's public spaces. 

No suspected cases of coronavirus in Costa Rica, Health Ministry says

Costa Rica does not have any suspected cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Monday.

15-year-old dies of amebic meningitis after visiting Costa Rican hot springs

A 15-year-old has died in Costa Rica of amebic meningitis after contracting the rare infection at a hot spring, the Health Ministry said Monday. 

Hospital México to double its surgical capacity with addition of new tower

Hospital México, among the most important public health resources in Costa Rica, will double its surgical capacity by next year, according to Casa Presidencial.

Costa Rica remains under sanitary alert due to respiratory illnesses

Costa Rica has been under a sanitary alert due to higher-than-expected cases of respiratory illnesses.

Health Ministry calls for awareness, compliance following agrochemical poisonings

The news comes two weeks after more than 20 people -- most of them children -- suffered from agrochemical poisoning in San Juan de Florencia, Alajuela. 

Costa Rica reports more deaths from tainted alcohol; dengue cases on the rise

Two more people died last week due to methanol poisoning, Costa Rica's Health Ministry reported. 

Updates: Health Ministry suspects 19 deaths due to adulterated alcohol

Costa Rican authorities are investigating 19 deaths in June and July related to methanol poisoning. 

Costa Rica issues sanitary alert over adulterated alcohol

Costa Rican authorities are investigating reports of at least eight deaths in June and July related to methanol poisoning. 
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Costa Rica Joins Martin Garrix’s 16-City Americas Tour Lineup

Dutch DJ Martin Garrix has added Costa Rica to his list of stops for the Americas Tour set for 2026. The electronic music producer...

Why Visiting North America Will Cost More for Costa Ricans in July 2026

Costa Rican families planning trips to the United States, Canada, or Mexico in 2026 face higher costs as the mid-year school break overlaps with...

Chinese Embassy Warns Costa Rican Candidate Over Taiwan Ties

The Chinese Embassy here has told presidential candidate Eliécer Feinzaig to stop meddling in China's affairs and avoid actions that could harm relations between...

Costa Rica Leads Effort to Shield Sloths from Growing Illegal Trade

Costa Rica, alongside Brazil and Panama, has secured new international safeguards for two species of two-toed sloths, as nations at the United Nations Convention...