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Eight of the ten zika cases that have appeared in the country are concentrated in the province of Puntarenas. Of the eleven cantons that form the coastal province, seven have had infected people so far.This information follows an analysis done...

With exactly 43,940 signatures, deputies will be asked to approve a law that establishes June 17 of each year to be the fixed date for the celebration of Father's Day.Spearheaded by the company Gollo, it will be filed with...

On Tuesday the Ministry of Health gave its endorsement for the country to administer its first vaccine for preventing dengue, confirmed Minister Fernando Llorca.Dengvaxia is the name of the medication, which for now will only be available at the private...

It's possible that the people living closest to the coast are simply wealthier and have better access to health care. But studies find that the health benefits of ocean proximity were greatest for socioeconomically deprived communities.Then the age-old wisdom...

The Central Bank of Costa Rica shook off criticisms in recent days about the increase in the exchange rate, and noted that there is no preference for stability in the exchange rate.According to a comment made by Eduardo Prado,...

The natural flavor of fruit in Yolobon’s dairy-free ice cream without preservatives has arrived already and will soon be available in Vindi and Fresh Market.The introduction of six flavors- mango-orange, passion fruit green tea, much coconut, coconut-lime, strawberry and...

After spending time on creating some designs on paper, Priscilla Aguirre devised a way to sell unique items for tourists on postcards, pictures or even calendars.The initiative came after she studied the souvenirs sold in the country, which did...

The idea for the first Aging Center of the country was born as a project that gives the elderly the possibility of continuing to develop their abilities.This center doesn't work the same as an Elderly Home - it doesn't offer the...

The ticos are happy people, but not just any happy people - the happiest of all of Latín America. That is what the World Happiness Report of 2016 revealed, who again gave Costa Rica the crown of happiness, since...

The novel continues regarding the wage increases for the private sector. This Wednesday the Government of the Republic proposed an increase of 0.5% for regulated employees and 2% for domestic workers during the second semester of 2016.Carlos Alvarado, head...