Laboratory tests conducted by the Ministry of Health have confirmed 10 year to date cases of H1N1 influenza and one respiratory illness that can not be classified. Despite these reported cases, officials from the the Ministry of Health say there is no reason to raise an alert. Source crhoy.com
In Costa Rica almost a thousand people waiting for an organ or tissue
Lives or the quality of life for 965 people in Costa Rica depend on finding a compatible organ transplant through the waiting list of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). According to data provided by the Fund, corneas, kidneys and livers are in the highest demand. Source crhoy.com
Central Bank could remove the exchange rate bands to control the dollar, says economist
An increase to the value of the dollar in recent weeks could prompt the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) to made the decision to remove bands for exchange rate controls. Experts are worried that further devaluation may occur when Costa Rica places Eurobonds at mid-year. Economists also denied there is any plan for the […]
MOPT bought 10 modular bridges for $ 3.4 million
MOPT purchased 10 modular bridges, with a total value of $3.4 million that will serve as temporary bridges throughout the country. Each structure is 54.8 meters long, 4.2 meters wide and is able to support up to 40 tons at an approximate cost of $350,000. In 2014, MOPT has allocated a budget for up to […]
AyA assumes control of Rural Aqueduct in Playa Potrero
Fuerza Publica have taken control of an aqueduct in Potrero Beach in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste at the request of the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA). The Aqueduct was built by a community association in 1991 that uses the acronym ASADA. Police assisted officials from AyA in entering the water facilities and assuming […]
Exporters asking candidates to define future of container terminal in Moin
President of the Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica, Monica Segnini is calling on the both candidates for the runoff presidential election to define the future of the Moin Container Terminal project and their ideas regarding companies in the free trade zones. Source La Nacion