According to Rodrigo Marín, vectors expert of the Ministry of Health, the eggs of mosquitoes that transmit Zika may contain the virus, and the risk increases since they are difficult to eliminate, despite frequent exterminations. Last Tuesday we found a lot of breeding sites in Atenas. We have visited almost half a million homes and […]
Archives for September 5, 2016
Legislator urges approval of project to punish child torture
Fabricio Alvarado, legislator from National Restoration party, urged the approval of a bill that seeks to punish with up to 40 years in prison the homicide of children under 15 years old, and set the crime of torture against children in the Criminal Code. We must be aware of that and give quick access to […]
Be careful of respiratory diseases: children are the most common victims
Weeks in which cases of several diseases tend to increase, including respiratory infections, are coming. As a result, the National Children’s Hospital (HNN) is asking parents to be extremely careful with their children’s health. According to Marcela Hernández, infectious-disease specialist and coordinator of the Epidemiology Unit, infection prevention and control at the HNN, cases have […]
Brakes, tires and emissions: Costa Rican buses main flaws
Costa Ricans often choose buses to get to work, college or tourisms destinations. As part of the public transport fleet, these buses must undergo a Vehicle Technical Review (RTV) twice a year. 59% of them approve in the first inspection, however, this does not mean they are in good condition. According to RTV, most buses […]
Government asked the Inter-American Development Bank for help
The government asked the Inter-American Development Bank a non-refundable, technical cooperation for a study of demand for the extension of San José-Cártago road. The request was made by Vice President and Finance Minister Helio Fallas. As explained by Minister of Public Works and Transportation Carlos Villalta, the plan is necessary before starting with the process […]
To extend the vehicle restrictions in three highways is not the solution the end traffic congestion
To extend the vehicle restrictions in three national highways is not the solution to end traffic congestion in costa Rica. Minister of Public Works and Transportation Carlos Villalta admitted that the solution to the traffic jams that affect Costa Ricans is not only to extend the restriction on General Cañas road, Florencio del Castillo road […]