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Costa Rica authorizes use of coronavirus antibody tests

Alejandro Zúñiga - August 31, 2020

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.

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News briefs: Costa Rica to obligate wearing masks; face shields no longer sufficient

Alejandro Zúñiga - August 29, 2020

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

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Costa Rica coronavirus updates for Friday, August 28

Alejandro Zúñiga - August 28, 2020

Costa Rica coronavirus COVID-19 updates for Friday, August 28.

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Costa Rica won’t resume in-person school in 2020

Alejandro Zúñiga - August 28, 2020

Costa Rica's Education Ministry (MEP) announced Thursday that in-person classes will not return in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Costa Rica coronavirus updates for Thursday, August 27

Alejandro Zúñiga - August 27, 2020

Costa Rica coronavirus COVID-19 updates for Thursday, August 27.

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Costa Rica transitioning to economic reopening despite increase in infections

The Tico Times - August 27, 2020

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.

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