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Archives for January 2019

Endless lines to get a job in San Carlos

January 8, 2019 by Staff News Writer

On Monday, people stood long lines were to apply for a job in San Carlos. Walmart is offering 100 jobs for a new supermarket in the North Zone, which generated great interest among people from San Carlos. The activity takes place in the Parish Hall, Cural House of Ciudad Quesada. The company requires staff for […]

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Gas stations threaten not to accept card payments starting today

January 8, 2019 by Staff News Writer

The Chamber of Fuels Entrepreneurs said on Monday that it would stop accepting credit card or debit card payments by at gas stations, if the Ministry of Finance does not stop withholding a fee on the paid amount when this method is used. Jose Miguel Masis, director of the Chamber, confirmed that the measure would […]

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Poás Volcano was active on Monday

January 8, 2019 by Staff News Writer

Poás volcano was active on Monday afternoon. The OVSICORI published a video that shows gases in the crater at 02:39 p.m. On Sunday, both Poás and Turrialba volcanoes erupted and even had ash plumes. crhoy.com

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More than 123 thousand vehicles ended 2018 without approved TVR

January 4, 2019 by Staff News Writer

A total of 123,579 vehicles did not carry out the periodic Technical Vehicle Review (TVR) demanded by law in 2018. This high figure alerts the authorities of the country about the risk of traffic accidents due to mechanical failures. Of all the vehicles that did not comply with this control, 3,970 had some serious defect […]

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Health reports 10 stands in Zapote with bacteria that cause diarrhea

January 4, 2019 by Staff News Writer

San José’s festivities started on December 25th. Since then, the Ministry of Health has reported 10 food stands with bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus, escherichia coli, and listeria, which cause diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting. Nelson Cordero, coordinator of inspections of the entity, said that some of the affected stands sell mangoes, pupusas, and […]

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HNN treated children with respiratory infections and food poisoning

January 4, 2019 by Staff News Writer

In the last couple of days, the National Children’s Hospital (HNN) dealt with emergencies related to respiratory infections, gastroenteritis and food poisonings. Carlos Jiménez, interim director, said that those were the three most frequent cases received in the Emergency Service, together with traffic accidents with some poly-traumatized victims. Regarding respiratory infections, the doctor pointed out […]

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