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New gas prices

July 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Fuel prices rose on July 1st. The increase was reported a few weeks ago and it was published in the Official Gazette on Thursday. Those who want to fill up their cars’ tank with super gas will pay 84 colones more per liter, whereas people using premium gas or diesel must pay 77 and 71 […]

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Water rationing in La Unión

July 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On July, 4th, some residents of La Unión will not count on water service due to distribution tank maintenance. This was announced by the Municipality of the region through its official Facebook page, where they explained that the service will be suspended from 9:00 am and it is expected to be restored at about 2:00 […]

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Tips for beach vacations

July 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Ocean currents can become your worst enemy during vacation. They take people offshore and cause death. In Costa Rica, it is estimated that every year about 60 families suffer the death of a family member due to drowning. Therefore, if the beach is your destination for this vacations, please follow these 6 tips and avoid […]

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New bill to reduce sentences and promote social inclusion

July 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Thieves who steal for the first time would be free, but the second time they get caught, they would go to jail, even if it is for a few days. This is stipulated in the bill that aims to eliminate prison for theft or misdemeanors. Nowadays, the sentences can be up to 3 years in […]

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Alternative Ozone therapy

July 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Ozone therapy is a treatment based on the use of the ozone molecule to control pain caused by some diseases and it is also implemented as a complementary treatment. Alexander Petgrave, Torre Médica Momentum neurosurgeon, explained that this is a first-line treatment. However, it is not recommended when there is absolute surgical indication. This treatment […]

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RSV increases in HNN

July 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

70% of the children (approximately 221 patients) admitted in  Hospital Nacional de Niños (HNN) are currently suffering from respiratory problems. Infections caused by a virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have alarmed hospital officials, who receive 50 to 60 cases per day. At least 6 children show severe, worrying symptoms as a consequence of the […]

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