Thursday's deaths include the first two minors to die with COVID-19 in Costa Rica. They include a 9-year-old and a 12-year old, both of whom had prior immunological issues.Â
Iberia was the first airline to resume commercial service to Costa Rica when the Central American country opened its airports to tourists in August 2020.Â
Health Minister Daniel Salas said Wednesday that COVID-19 has become Costa Rica's third-leading cause of death when compared to historical data from 2016-18.
The first 157 passengers, including 38 tourists, arrived on a flight from Miami, Florida. They were greeted with Panamanian flags and typical dances at Tocumen International Airport, 15 km northeast of Panama City.
