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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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Guatemala’s New Semana Santa Destinations See High Demand

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Costa Rica Women March for Democracy and Rights on International Women’s Day

Women and supporters march in downtown San José today to observe International Women's Day and voice demands for greater rights and protections. The 8M...

Djokovic says Alcaraz equipped to extend winning streak

Novak Djokovic believes world number one Carlos Alcaraz has what it takes to keep his 2026 winning streak alive, and the Serbian star who...

Costa Rica Records Another Month of Negative Inflation

Costa Rica recorded negative annual inflation for another month in February 2026, with overall prices down 2.73 percent from the same period a year...