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Costa Rica reaches two weeks of decreasing active coronavirus cases
Costa Rica confirmed six new case of the coronavirus over the past day, totaling 719 known cases, the Health Ministry announced Thursday afternoon. Over the same period, 15 more people recovered from COVID-19, meaning Costa Rica has registered its fourteenth-straight day-over-day decrease in known active coronavirus cases. Sixteen people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, and
Costa Rica stands out in the world press as a destination to visit after the crisis
They miss us and we are present in the minds of potential tourists in our main markets. Remembering Costa Rica and in these weeks of quarantined in their countries, ours stands out for the diversity of natural attractions and biodiversity, the fullness that is experienced when feeling the experience of a rainforest, the incomparable beauty
Costa Rica reports only one new case of the coronavirus
Costa Rica confirmed only one new case of the coronavirus over the past day, totaling 687 known cases, the Health Ministry announced Friday afternoon. Over the same period, 20 more people have recovered from COVID-19, meaning Costa Rica has registered its eighth-straight decrease in known active coronavirus cases. Twelve people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19
Costa Rica extends coronavirus border restrictions until May 15
Costa Rica has extended its entry restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic until May 15. Until at least that date, Costa Rica will deny entry to tourists and non-resident foreigners, the Health Ministry announced Monday. The restriction applies to the country’s ports of entry via land, air or sea. Exceptions may be made for
Understanding Spanish-language media when learning about the coronavirus
Over the past several months, we have introduced you, dear reader, to tiquismos and costarriqueñismos as part of our “Tico Talk” series. Check out the previous installments here. As the coronavirus crisis changes life in Costa Rica and elsewhere, it’s more important than ever to have media literacy. Of course, The Tico Times will keep you up-to-date every day, but
Costa Rica adds fewest number of known COVID-19 cases in more than a month
Costa Rica confirmed just two new cases of the coronavirus over the past day, totaling 662 known cases, the Health Ministry announced Monday afternoon. Over the same period, 12 more people have recovered from COVID-19, meaning Costa Rica has registered its fourth-straight decrease in known active coronavirus cases. Costa Rica has added 20 or fewer
Costa Rica prepares to develop its own coronavirus tests; will announce next steps in facing crisis
Costa Rica plans to develop its own test for the coronavirus, President Carlos Alvarado announced Thursday afternoon. The Costa Rican government is also preparing to announce a roadmap for easing restrictions against the spread of COVID-19. In addition to the latest coronavirus data, here’s what you should know from today’s press conference: Costa Rica developing coronavirus
Costa Rica asks tourists to postpone, not cancel, their trips
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly everybody. The global crisis is stressful, more than a little scary, and has quickly changed many of our day-to-day lives. Here are a couple of more uplifting stories — that alone don’t merit a full article — to brighten your Monday. ‘Don’t cancel, postpone’ President Carlos Alvarado joined dozens
Ten Reasons Costa Rica is Winning the Battle Against Coronavirus COVID-19
Costa Rica is a tiny country with no military, yet they are battling the coronavirus better than almost any other country in the world. Here are ten reasons for their triumph. 1. Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to have confirmed cases of coronavirus, two American tourists who had contracted the virus in
Costa Rica has managed to keep the covid-19 case fatality rate at just 0.6%, the lowest in all of Latin America.
One of the keys may lie in an internationally recognized health system, marked by the universalization of social security in the 1970s and which allows Costa Ricans “almost universal access” to health services, as the OECD noted in a report. from 2017. Not surprisingly, Costa Rica is the Latin American country with the highest life
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