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Archives for December 7, 2016

A gas cylinder exploded in Alajuela

December 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A 25-pound gas cylinder exploded in Palí supermarket, in Desamparados de Alajuela. According to the fire department, the incident occurred because the bottom of a cylinder came off and there was a gas leak, but the structure was not affected. Officials are checking the other gas cylinders. crhoy.com

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PUSC proposed to transfer 10 billion colones to the CNE

December 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Partido Unión Social Cristiana (PUSC) proposed to transfer 10 billion colones from the public debt management to the National Emergency Commission (CNE) to assist victims and communities affected by hurricane Otto. PUSC presented a motion to the extraordinary budget which is under discussion in the Committee on Finance Issues from the Legislative Assembly. If the […]

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Interjet Mexico lost a passenger’s suitcase and now it does not answer his calls

December 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On November 29th, Ever Cordero traveled from Mexico to Costa Rica at a flight that was delayed for over an hour. But when he arrived in Costa Rica, he realized that his bag was lost with his 8-year-old son’s gift: a drone he bought for his birthday since the little boy wants to be a […]

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The CCSS denied a vital medicine to a group of women who suffer from Pompe disease

December 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) denied a vital medicine to a group of women who suffer from Pompe disease. As consequence, the Ombudsman filed an appeal on behalf of them. Pompe disease is a rare, multisystem, genetic disorder that is characterized by absence or deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-glucosidase (GAA). it means […]

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Congenital heart disease mortality is decreasing

December 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The mortality of children operated by congenital heart diseases went from 8% in 2014 to 1.4% so far this year. This is one of the best results of the intervention and creation of the Pediatric Cardiac Unit from the National Children’s Hospital. The intervention came after a series of deaths that occurred in the cardiology […]

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Some streets, surrounding the Children’s Museum, will be closed today

December 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

From today, authorities will implement the main regulations, controls and closures of some roads nearby the Children’s Museum due to the traditional lighting of the building facade. The activities will begin at 2:00 pm and it is intended to conclude at about 09:00 pm. It addition, it will be attended by 10 traffic officers, who […]

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