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Costa Rica still plans August airport reopening, Health Ministry says

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 15, 2020

Despite a recent increase in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths, Costa Rica still plans to reopen its airports for international travel in August, the Health Ministry said Wednesday.

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News briefs: Fire set outside coronavirus shelter for indigenous people

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 15, 2020

The shelter was housing at least three indigenous people, including the mother of a two-year-old who has tested positive for the coronavirus.

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News briefs: Health Ministry condemns those who don’t believe in pandemic

The Tico Times - July 14, 2020

Those protesters — many wearing masks or face shields — argued that not enough people had died in Costa Rica to justify the response.

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Hotel reservation won’t work as exception to driving restrictions this week [Updated]

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 11, 2020

A hotel reservation won't exempt many drivers from the weekday vehicular restrictions this week, Costa Rica's Public Security Ministry confirmed Saturday.

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News briefs: Health Ministry says everyone, even the uninsured, can receive COVID care

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 11, 2020

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can receive care, free of charge, at Costa Rica's public health care system, Salas said.

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Costa Rica announces new restrictions to limit mobility in Greater Metropolitan Area

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 10, 2020

Costa Rican authorities on Friday announced a series of health measures to limit mobility in the Greater Metropolitan Area, which includes the capital of San José and surrounding cities.

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