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There will be no traffic restriction in Easter

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

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 […]

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Poasito and Fraijanes have new Ebais

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

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 […]

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Woman dies in pool while receiving therapy in Cartago

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

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

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11 children were attacked by bees in Alajuela

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

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

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CCSS asks to verify if children got the measles vaccine

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

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 […]

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Solís will ask Antonio Álvarez to rekindle fiscal plan

April 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

As confirmed by the Minister of the Presidency, Sergio Alfaro, President Luis Guillermo Solís said he will seek to meet National Liberation candidate Antonio Álvarez to discuss the tax plan and the opportunity to revive it in the Legislative Assembly. Álvarez Desanti re-presided the Congress after winning the PLN convention and will lead the Plenary […]

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