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Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:25:10 +0000
Legislator questions Carlos Alvarado’s mental health for forgetting his cell phone and computer code
QCOSTARICA – Carlos Alvarado’s forgetting of his personal codes for his computer and cell phone was the subject of strong criticism from legislator Carmen Chan, head of the Nueva República, who regretted that the President is not coopera...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:42:20 +0000
People over 80 will be a priority in the second stage of vaccination against covid-19
QCOSTARICA – When Costa Rica begins covid-19 vaccination of group 2, of those 58 years old and over, priority will be given to those aged 80 and over. This was one of the announcements made Wednesday by Roberto Arroba Tijerino, technical secret...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:03:29 +0000
Costa Rica has received 87,750 vaccines in less than a month: fourth batch arrived this Tuesday
QCOSTARICA – Since the first batch of 9,750 doses of the covid-19 vaccine on December 23, 2020, Costa Rica has received three more shipments for a total of 87,750 doses against covid-19. The most recent shipment landed Tuesday night, January 12...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:30:41 +0000
Tourist arrivals to Costa Rica fell 68% last year compared to 2019
QCOSTARICA – Arrivals of foreign tourists to Costa Rica by all routes fell 67.7% last year, compared to 2019 figures, although that third is estimated to be a good result in the middle of a pandemic. According to a statement from the Instituto ...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:36:05 +0000
Health evaluates asking for negative PCR test again to enter the country
QCOSTARICA – The Health Surveillance Directorate of the Ministry of Health is evaluating the possibility of again requiring a negative PCR covid-19 test to travelers who enter Costa Rica. This measure had been eliminated on October 22. The poss...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:13:46 +0000
ICT seeks to make COVID-19 tests cheaper for tourists returning to the United States
QCOSTARICA –  Costa Rica’s Tourism Board, the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) said Wednesday that is coordinating with private laboratories the lowest possible cost of covid-19 tests for Americans visiting the country and locals...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:03:14 +0000
Why do JLo’s vacation photos cause controversy?
Q MAGAZINE – Actress and singer, Jennifer López, went on vacation in the first days of the year to enjoy with her family, but ended up being the object of scrutiny after photographs of her body were revealed. According to Britain’s tablo...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:29:52 +0000
Government’s plan will increase the price of gasoline
Experts: Project to radically change the Recope, Costa Rica’s oil refinery that refines nothing, will increase the price of gasoline. Among the changes proposed is a change of name, from the current Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:56:20 +0000
Where to get a Covid test in Costa Rica
QCOSTARICA –  With the recent surge of countries requiring a negative PCR Covid-19 test, such as the United States and Canada, the most recent and our neighbor to the north, Nicaragua, we hope this guide helps you locate a testing location bes...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:54:51 +0000
Costa Rica and Nicaragua Travel Guide
Q TRAVEL – The coronavirus pandemic has reduced the ease of traveling from one country to another. Though are fewer border restrictions now than when the pandemic first began in March 2020, those wanting to travel still face many limits. Betwee...



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