Covid-19 Update -

Covid-19 Updates

Traffic Police officer

March 2021: These are Costa Rica’s coronavirus measures this month

Alejandro Zúñiga - Mar 01, 2021

Costa Rica has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca for 1 million doses of an eventual vaccine, enough for 500,000 people.

Costa Rica authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19

The Tico Times - Feb 27, 2021

Stock photo of a coronavirus test. Photo is for illustrative purposes.

Nearly 100 locations now offer antigen tests for travelers in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 26, 2021

The Great Seal of the United States.

Costa Rica Covid-19 information from the U.S. Embassy

The Tico Times - Feb 26, 2021

Costa Rica passport stamps.

Official: Costa Rica’s land borders remain closed for arriving tourists

The Tico Times - Feb 26, 2021

Approach into San Jose, Costa Rica

Reminder: Costa Rica’s entry requirements during the coronavirus pandemic

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 24, 2021

A DHL flight with a shipment of Pfizer vaccines arrives at Juan Santamaría International Airport on February 17, 2021.

Costa Rica receives shipment of 92,400 more vaccines

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 24, 2021

San Juan de Dios Hospital, part of the Costa Rica Social Security System.

Costa Rica detects South African, British coronavirus strains

AFP and The Tico Times - Feb 24, 2021

Costa Rica's largest airport, Juan Santamaría International near San José.

Costa Rica detains two travelers suspected of showing fake Covid test results

The Tico Times - Feb 23, 2021

Hunger rising in Central America amid climate, virus shocks: UN

Nina LARSON / AFP - Feb 23, 2021

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

Costa Rica to require vaccines for health workers, Health Ministry says

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 23, 2021

Costa Rica passport stamps.

Costa Rica’s land borders will remain closed to tourists in March

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 22, 2021

Traffic Police officer

Costa Rica to end weekend driving restrictions in March

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 22, 2021

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

FYI: U.S. testing requirement is 3 days (not 72 hours) before travel

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 22, 2021

A hospital worker at Escalante Pradilla Hospital in Pérez Zeledón in September 2020.

Costa Rica reduces number of Covid beds due to drop in hospitalizations

AFP and The Tico Times - Feb 20, 2021

Student pharmacist Wilbur Quimba dilutes vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada on December 16, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pfizer first dose 85% effective after 2-4 weeks: study

AFP - Feb 19, 2021

Costa Rica passport stamps.

Reminder: Extended Costa Rica tourist visas expire in March

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 18, 2021

Tenorio Volcano National Park

Costa Rica plans infrastructure improvements to national parks

Alejandro Zúñiga - Feb 18, 2021

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