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Covid-19 Updates

The Great Seal of the United States.

U.S. Embassy issues Health Alert related to travel Covid testing

The Tico Times - Jan 19, 2021

An Air Canada flight. Photo for illustrative purposes.

Air Canada route cuts impact Costa Rica flights, report says

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 18, 2021

A British Airways Boeing 747. Photo for illustrative purposes.

England requires negative test for travelers: What it means for Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 18, 2021

Costa Rica: offices of La Caja

Costa Rica has administered 25,000 vaccine shots, Caja says

The Tico Times - Jan 15, 2021

An American Airlines plane at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José, Costa Rica.

FAQ: The United States’ new Covid travel requirements

The Tico Times - Jan 15, 2021

Planes at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama.

Central America

UK bans South American, Panama arrivals over Brazil virus strain

AFP - Jan 15, 2021

Elizabeth Castillo, 91, becomes the first person in Costa Rica to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Costa Rica begins administering second doses of coronavirus vaccine

The Tico Times - Jan 14, 2021

Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica

1 million people visited Costa Rica in 2020

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 14, 2021

Delta airplane at Liberia International Airport

Following U.S. policy announcement, Delta waives fare difference for flight changes

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 13, 2021

Planes on the ramp at Liberia International Airport in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Gradual recovery: International arrivals to Costa Rica increased in December

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 13, 2021

Juan Santamaría International Airport

Costa Rica responds to U.S. travel policy, hopes to increase private testing

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 13, 2021

Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

Costa Rica extends beaches hours until 6 p.m.

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 12, 2021

An American Airlines plane at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José, Costa Rica.

Official: United States will require negative Covid-19 test for all international travelers

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 12, 2021

An American Airlines Boeing 737 at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José, Costa Rica.

United States to require negative Covid-19 test for all international travelers, report says

Alejandro Zúñiga - Jan 12, 2021

Panama City, Panama.

Panama to rent cadaver containers in face of health system collapse

AFP and The Tico Times - Jan 12, 2021

A plaque outside the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC.

Costa Rica, IMF in talks to reduce fiscal debt

AFP - Jan 12, 2021

Elizabeth Castillo, 91, becomes the first person in Costa Rica to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Costa Rica to purchase coronavirus vaccines for 648,000 more people

The Tico Times - Jan 12, 2021

Arenal Volcano National Park.

‘Recovering together’ is primary 2021 goal for Costa Rica Tourism Board

The Tico Times - Jan 11, 2021