Opposite us, a dark cookie-shaped stone seems to have nothing exceptional. But it does: it is a piece that set a precedent for Turrialba Volcano . It is the first lava block material found by scientists in the vicinity of the volcanic crater since it increased its activity in the last 3 years. The stone […]
Archives for April 2017
There will be no traffic restriction in Easter
Between April 10th and 14th, drivers will be able to travel through the capital without receiving a traffic restriction fine . The measure will disappear during those dates, which correspond to Easter time. By granting the entire free week to the public sector, the number of vehicles entering and circulating in the capital is reduced […]
Poasito and Fraijanes have new Ebais
Nine years after being seriously affected by the Cinchona earthquake, the residents of Poasito and Fraijanes de Alajuela finally have a new Ebais. President Luis Guillermo Solís inaugurated and delivered the works on Wednesday morning. More than 400 million colones were invested to benefit a population of 2,700 people. Giving the communities the necessary health […]
Woman dies in pool while receiving therapy in Cartago
A 55-year-old woman died on Wednesday morning, while performing therapy in a pool at a rehabilitation center in Dulce Nombre de Cartago. The woman reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming, according to a Red Cross official. The identity of the deceased is still unknown. crhoy.com
11 children were attacked by bees in Alajuela
At least 11 children were stung by bees at the Carbonal school in San Isidro de Alajuela. According to a Red Cross official, all of them are in stable conditions, yet they do not know how many of them will be transferred to the hospital. crhoy.com
CCSS asks to verify if children got the measles vaccine
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) called on parents to check if their children have the measles vaccine. María del Rocío Sáenz, the executive president of the CCSS, said that there is an outbreak of measles in Europe, caused in part by low vaccination coverage. The main advice is that parents and caregivers check […]