Hospitals in the south of the country and Limón will reinforce coordination with the primary, care level in order to detect and address, in a timely manner, adolescent women with obstetrical risk or the possibility of acquiring a sexually-transmitted disease. They will work within the framework of Salud Mesoamérica Initiative, whose first phase started in […]
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Apples, pears and grapes could be scarce
Commercially, the first effect of Hurricane Otto will be seen in the import of perishable food products, especially apples, pears and grapes. During this time of the year, these products register an increase in the demand for being traditionally consumed in the school and familiar celebrations, as well as during the Christmas season According to […]
The Red Cross is helping people affected by storm Otto and so can you!
If you want to donate non-perishable food and clothing for those affected by Tropical Storm Otto, you can do so at any committee of the Red Cross. Walter Fonseca, head of Operations from the National Emergency Commission (CNE), declared that canned products, long-term milk, diapers, personal hygiene products and clothing in good condition for all […]
Animals are also affected by Otto! Let’s help them
Tropical Storm Otto forced at least 4,000 people to abandon their homes and dozens of dogs were left behind. That is why animal welfare organizations are getting ready in the event of an emergency. They ask the population to collaborate by donating food for dogs, cats and chickens. We need grains, canned corn, dog food […]
Tortuguero National Park is closed due to storm Otto
From November 23rd, Tortuguero National Park will be closed. The Conservation Area of the zone made the decision before the red alert decreed by the National Emergency Commission. According to the National Emergency Commission, the Tortuguero area would be one of the most affected by storm Otto. crhoy.com
Solís: “Sarapiqui will be deeply affected”
In a meeting with legislators from the Legislative Assembly, president Luis Guillermo Solís referred to the situation in the North and Caribbean Zone and declared that Sarapiqui will be deeply affected. In addition, legislator Carmen Quesada stated that she was extremely concerned because little has been told about an evacuation in the area: people are […]