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Archives for September 2, 2016

Puntarenas is the new focus of Zika

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The focus of infection with Zika seems controlled in Garabito, where dozens of cases were confirmed until 3 weeks ago. The Ministry of Health has confirmed 6 new cases in the area. We struggled a lot, really (to control Zika),” says Rodrigo Marín, head of the vectors department of the Health Ministry. However, the official […]

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Take your dog for a walk but do not forget to pick up the doo-doo!

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Last week an analysis, conducted by the National University (UNA), was published. It alerted about the presence of gastrointestinal parasites in Alajuela parks, caused by dog feces. So a greater commitment from animal owners regarding the issue of excrement in public spaces is necessary. On the market it is available a light and easy-to-carry telescopic stick. […]

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Uber drivers say the company blocked them

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Drivers who subscribed their vehicles to be part of the company Uber, ensure that the company blocked the app for them and therefore could not continue to provide the service. A driver that provides service between Cartago and San José (who asked to remain anonymous), said that since last Monday the app does not work […]

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Exporters: Drug trafficking is damaging Costa Rica image in Europe

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and most recently France are among the countries where drug traffickers have been smuggling cocaine from Costa Rica since 2013. The latest case was discovered on August 30th, when employees of a Coca-Cola plant in the village of Signes found 370 kilos of cocaine in a container of orange juice. The […]

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Pozuelo and Jardines del Recuerdo roads will be closed on Friday and Saturday night

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Friday and Saturday, authorities will close Pozuelo and Jardines del Recuerdo roads due to workroads. The works will start at 10:00 pm on Friday and will end at 4:00 am on Saturday. The procedure will be repeated on Saturday night, from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am on September 4th. Alternate routes are located in […]

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Talamanca fights tobacco with artistic show

September 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

From Wednesday until next Friday, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) will use dance, theater and music to convey a message against tobacco consumption in the communities of Talamanca, Sixaola and Valle La Estrella. This strategy was implemented by the entity the previous year to persuade people of the need to quit smoking, and […]

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