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10 Laboratories Will be Able to Perform Antigen Tests in Costa Rica, a Requirement to Enter the United States

A total of 10 laboratories received endorsement in Costa Rica to test antigens of the novel Coronavirus, one of the requirements to enter the United States. The Ministry of Health released on the afternoon of January 29 the complete...

Ways to Avoid Back Pain When Working On Your Computer

The Association of Chartered Physical Therapists has designed some simple stretches that, if done regularly, can help prevent aches and pains.

A New Beginning: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in Costa Rica

Costa Rica celebrated with joy and pride the start of immunization against COVID-19 with the vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech. Since this has been a tireless fight against the Pandemic which will allow them to protect thousands of Costa...

5 Reasons How Technology Is Driving The Telemedicine Industry In 2020

Technology has broadened medical science perspectives to create cures and pursue medical treatment that has never been seen before

Is it Possible to Get the Coronavirus in Outdoor Places?

With the risk of contracting COVID-19 in indoor places well-established, the little contact alternative allowed with friends so far has been, for example, to exercise outdoors. But what are the risks when you go out for a walk with...

Why Do Young People in Latin America Die More from COVID-19?

The more developed countries with older populations were more concerned about the potential mortality of the Pandemic, but in Latin America, with a younger population, the problem is being as serious or worse. For young people in the region, the...

New cases and ICU Admissions for COVID-19 with a Downward Trend in Costa Rica

The appearance of new COVID-19 cases in Costa Rica has registered a frank and sustained reduction in recent weeks. The trend was confirmed this weekend, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health. On Friday, January 22, 831 new...

Tico Food Sector Begins the Year with a Virtual Fair of Healthy Products

The promotion of Costa Rican products based on fruit and vegetable flours, dehydrated edibles, and sugar-free sweet sandwiches recently had a showcase thanks to the participation of 14 national companies in the Specialty Food Live! 2021. The food sector has...

First Air Transfer for COVID-19 Patient in Costa Rica

A 27-year-old patient in a delicate condition due to COVID-19 had to be airlifted from Liberia to the Calderón Guardia Hospital, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) reported on January 22. This was the first air transfer for...

ICT and Costa Rican Chamber of Health Expedite COVID-19 Tests for Those Leaving the Country

Due to the high number of passengers who will require COVID-19 diagnostic tests to travel to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Spain, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) promoted an agreement with the Costa Rican Chamber of...
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National Geographic Spotlights Bribri Cacao Farming in Costa Rica

Deep within the Talamanca mountains near Costa Rica’s border with Panama, the indigenous Bribri community of Yorkín maintains an...