Costa Rica was seen as a model country in the containment of the coronavirus, but when an economic opening began in June, infections spiked and put hospitals' ability to deal with new cases at risk.

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Costa Rica obligates wearing masks in any closed space (except at home)

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 20, 2020

Costa Rica is obligating the wearing of face masks or shields in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Costa Rica coronavirus updates for Monday, July 20

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 20, 2020

Here is the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information from Costa Rica as of Monday, July 20.

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News briefs: Rodrigo Marín, director of health surveillance, resigns after disobeying measures

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 20, 2020

The coronavirus crisis has transformed life in Costa Rica, which has enacted measures to protect the capacity of its health system.

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San Juan de Dios Hospital reaches capacity for coronavirus patients

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 20, 2020

San Juan de Dios Hospital in San José has reached capacity for coronavirus patients, Mario Ruíz, the medical manager for the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS), confirmed Sunday.

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