The company Nature Air announced that they already have the endorsement of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) to reactivate operations, following a temporary suspension since January 12th. Through a press release, the company confirmed that the measure was lifted on February 1st. However, flights will resume on the 5th. The suspension was implemented […]
Archives for February 1, 2018
PANI organizes children’s elections for the first time
The National Board of Children (PANI) provides the possibility for children and teenagers to exercise their right to vote on February 2nd. Elections will be held at the 52 local offices and at the Culture Center, located in Barrio Luján from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is the first time that PANI will open […]
New increase in fuel prices
As of February 1st, there is an increase in the price of fuel. Super gasoline increased ₡15, plus 91 ₡13, and diesel ₡21. Therefore, super gas will now cost 626 colones, plus 91 605 colones, and diesel 535 colones, according to RECOPE’s website. The increase approved by ARESEP corresponds to the extraordinary study presented. crhoy.com
Health authorities on alert over measles cases
International alerts on cases of measles, especially in Europe, warned the Costa Rican health authorities that decided to implement an extra vaccination campaign for four weeks in August. Leandra Abarca, coordinator of the Expanded Immunization Program, explained that this is a highly contagious and serious disease transmitted as an infection of the lower respiratory tract. […]
Growing number of Ticos outside the labor force
The population outside the labor force had a statistically significant increase, which caused a decrease in the employment rate and the participation rate, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), based on the Survey Continuous Employment to the fourth quarter of the year. For this period, the employment rate was estimated at […]
Deaths and incidence of influenza decreased in 2017
The incidence and deaths due to influenza decreased last year. In 2017 there were 1,768 cases of influenza per 10,000 inhabitants, while in 2015 there were 2,760 cases per 10,000 inhabitants. In addition, in 2016, 119 people died and in 2017 that number dropped to 76. Maria Eugenia Villalta medical manager of the Costa Rican […]