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Reinstatement of mandatory masks in schools and public transportation 0
- Government, Health Care
- October 17, 2022
After 5 months without mandatory use of masks for the general population, the Ministry of Health reinstated it by decree in certain places from today to October 31st, as a measure to reduce the spread of severe respiratory infections, especially for children under 5 years of age, and the possible collapse of the National Children’s
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CAJA vs Private Insurance: What is the best option for Expats?0
- Health Care, Residency
- August 26, 2022
CAJA rates have doubled for some residency categories in Costa Rica, and expats are looking for cheaper alternatives like private insurance in some cases. Applicants for residency in Costa Rica who are granted approval of their application, are required to apply to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), better known as the “CAJA“. Because
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Medical tourism a rising business opportunity for Costa Rica 0
- Beyond, Health Care
- August 19, 2022
High cost of medical procedures and a collapsing healthcare system after Covid-19 made traveling abroad for medical alternatives a reality for many americans. Due to the competitive prices, quality of services and reputation of the medical staff, a few Latin American countries such as Costa Rica have become the solution for an historical issue of
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Rodrigo Chaves’ First 100-day report 0
- Beyond, Culture, Education, Government, Health Care, Security, Transportation
- August 18, 2022
In a polarizing context and after the first demonstration against the government due to their proposal on the budget for public universities, the current administration officiated the 100-day report. President Rodrigo Chaves Robles claimed during his one-hour speech, that the Costa Rican government has nine central bases to achieve wider goals such as: the reform
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Chaves Lifts Mask and Vaccine Mandates on First Day as President 0
- Beyond, Government, Health Care
- May 9, 2022
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica describes the first health measures of the government of Rodrigo Chaves as “inopportune”
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QR Code and Proof of Vaccination in Costa Rica: A Comprehensive Guide 2
- Beyond, Documents, Government, Health Care, Immigration, Travel
- January 25, 2022
QR codes for vaccination status were supposed to be obligatory starting December 2021, but its implementation has been delayed to March 7, 2022
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