Covid vaccines are under development in several countries, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) seeks to guarantee supply to all countries when they are available.
Costa Rica's National Emergency Commission (CNE) announced changes to the coronavirus alert levels of several cantons. These changes take effect starting Wednesday, September 2.
Antibody tests should not be used to diagnose COVID-19, Health Minister Daniel Salas explained, because SARS-CoV-2 antibodies aren't created until about a week after infection.
President Carlos Alvarado specified that the so-called transition period will occur from August 31 to September 8, followed by a controlled opening until September 30.
