The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) denied information about an alleged outbreak of viral meningitis in the Coronado area of San José. Gina Ocampo, a doctor in the health area of Coronado, said that the information shared in social media is false, and that currently there are no reported cases of meningitis that may […]
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Juan Santamaría Museum offers free guided tours
Juan Santamaría Cultural Historical Museum (MHCJS) announced the possibility they offer for teachers of basic and higher education who want to supplement their teaching activities about the 1856-1857 National Campaign. These educators will be able to take their students to the free “Educational Guided Tours” held in the museum, located in what used to be […]
Nearly 6 kilos of marijuana found in bus terminal in San José
On Sunday afternoon, the Public Force and the Municipal Police of San José found nearly 6 kilos of compressed marijuana and 20 doses of ecstasy. The discovery happened in two buses inside a terminal in downtown San José. The buses came from Limón and were approached by the officers, who make constant revisions in the […]
Beware of glaucoma!
Glaucoma is a silent condition with no symptoms that causes blindness without a warning. Luckily, it can be prevented. Diabetics, people with high blood pressure, and people with a family history have an increased risk of developing this disease, the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Marisela Salas, director of the Ophthalmology Clinic of the […]
Fire destroyed homes in Alajuela
A family from Alajuelita sector lost everything when a fire consumed their home on Sunday. According to the Fire Department report, the 200-square-meter house was completely destroyed by the fire that started after 1 a.m. Fortunately, there were no victims. Two other structures were partially affected. An 80-square-meter house only lost 8 meters, while a […]
Peddlers sold chilies, avocados… And drugs
Two street vendors offered chilies, avocados and marijuana at retail price in downtown San José. The Public Force managed to capture the foreign peddlers, named Beltre and González, who had 22 doses of marijuana in the carton were they kept the chilies. Beltre, a Dominican national, has a residence permit; while González, a Nicaraguan man, […]