One hundred pregnant women tested positive for the virus Zika, but the country has not seen the first case of indigenous microcephaly. However, Health Ministry authorities do not rule out the possibility of seeing one soon. There are 10 women on the list of probable cases, according to the latest information sent on Wednesday. Daniel […]
MINAE: “there’s no crocodile overpopulation”
Aiming to dispel doubts and citizen fear of crocodiles, the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) emphatically said there is no crocodile overpopulation in Costa Rica. One of the most recent episodes occurred in a surf event, where several surfers noticed several crocodiles. Since 2013, following various incidents, Costa Rican experts have been questioned about […]
Green alert across the country due to heavy downpours
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert in the entire country because of the persistence of heavy downpours, which have caused emergencies at different locations. This means that municipalities are formally requested to pay attention to possible dangerous situations caused by the rains. Walter Fonseca, head of operations of the CNE, confirmed that […]
Dengue vaccine approved in the country
A vaccine that aims to prevent the spread of the dengue virus in the country won its approval by the Regulation Department of the Ministry of Health. This vaccine aims to reduce 2 out of 3 cases of dengue, 8 of 10 cases of hospitalizations for this virus and 9 out of 10 severe cases. […]
Strike in health area of Alajuela ends
With the definition of certain agreements, such as overtime pay while the lack of pharmacy service personnel is solved in the health area of Alajuela, workers from the pharmaceutical service ended the strike that began at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The negotiations determined an analysis on the situation must be conducted and a report shoul […]
Taxi drivers promised a peaceful demonstration
Taxi drivers’ leaders promised the Public Force and the Traffic Police to conduct a “totally peaceful” and “respectful” demonstration on Thursday. That day, hundreds of taxi drivers will march, from 9 a.m., from Paseo Colón to the headquarters of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court. Taxi drivers assured they will take the necessary measures […]