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Costa Rica: Government Removes Travel Restriction on Inbound Travel from the USA

(San Jose, October 2nd). Costa Rican authorities announced the lifting of inbound travel restrictions on American Citizens regardless of their state of residence. This is a major departure from the…

Central America, North AmericaCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

Growth Rate of Corona-19 Infections in Costa Rica is Higher than in the USA

The Ministry of Health confirmed 8,581 new cases last week, which represents 172 infections per 100,000 inhabitants. This figure places Costa Rica ahead of the USA and 7th from the…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

Costa Rica: “A Horse, Of Course!” An Innovative Approach to COVID-19 Treatment Based on Equine Antibodies.

Researchers in San Jose’ Costa Rica plan to begin clinical trials in human subjects of a novel, and inexpensive, treatment for Coronavirus that is based on antibodies taken from horses…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

Costa Rica: Ministry of Health to Use Private Hospital ICU Beds for Overflow of COVID-19 Cases in Public Hospitals

On Wednesday, the Minister of Health Daniel Salas advised that Costa Rica surpassed the 51,000 mark of confirmed COVID-19 cases. This news was followed up by a strong public message…

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U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica – COVID-19 Information

Country-Specific Information: Costa Rica continues to see a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases within its borders. The Government of Costa Rica has implemented a series of restrictive measures to…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Flights, Tourism

Costa Rica Receives the First Flights from the United States Since the Pandemic

This week Costa Rica received the first flights from the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, and authorities see as the first steps towards reactivating the much-needed tourism sector. The Costa Rican Tourism…

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Costa Rica: Update on Entry Requirements

Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura announced Thursday that as of September 1st, it will be expanding the list of U.S. states from which it will welcome tourists. The new states added…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health, USA

The United States Donates Three Field Hospitals to Costa Rica

The United States Southern Command is donating three field hospitals to the Costa Rican Social Security Board (CCSS), as part of the U.S. government ongoing assistance to nations responding to…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

Costa Rica: COVID-19 Update

The cantons Montes de Oca (San José province) and Parrita (Puntarenas) improved from Orange to Yellow Alerts on August 20. Costa Rica again expanded its intensive-care capacity at public hospitals,…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

U.S. Tourists Will Be Allowed to Enter Costa Rica Starting in September

Costa Rica’s Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Segura, announced last Wednesday that tourists from New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut will be allowed to enter the Central…