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Costa Rica issues yellow alert as it confirms 9 coronavirus cases, including in three U.S. citizens

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) has declared a yellow alert throughout Costa Rica due to the novel coronavirus.

Costa Rica monitoring second suspected case of novel coronavirus

Costa Rican health authorities reported on Thursday the first two suspected cases of the novel coronavirus within the country's borders.

Costa Rica reports first suspected case of novel coronavirus

Costa Rican health authorities reported on Thursday afternoon the first suspected case of the novel coronavirus within the country's borders. 

Costa Rica requiring more signage and less touching to prevent coronavirus spread

The Health Ministry says it is not yet recommending the suspension of large, public gatherings, but that may be considered if COVID-19 spreads in Costa Rica. 

COVID-19 protocol activated ‘many times,’ but still no coronavirus in Costa Rica: Health Ministry

The Health Ministry said Friday that an airport protocol to attend to sick travelers has been activated many times in recent weeks, but that there remain no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Costa Rica. 

Costa Rica says it now has lab kits to test for COVID-19 coronavirus

Coronavirus has killed over 2,700 people and infected more than 80,000, the vast majority in China.

More than 30% of teenagers in Costa Rica are overweight or obese: Ministry of Health

More than 30% of teenagers in Costa Rica are overweight or obese, according to a study released by the Ministry of Health. 

Costa Rican health authorities plan precautions in response to Chinese coronavirus

The new coronavirus strain, first discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has caused alarm.

President Alvarado signs technical norm, essentially legalizing therapeutic abortion in Costa Rica

"With this we seek to settle a historical debt with the women of this country. ... This decision is to save women's lives and protect their health." 

Costa Rica takes final step in establishing when, how therapeutic abortions can be performed

“The technical norm is not an opening for free abortion nor does it extend the law," said Alejandra Acuña.

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