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Sat, 30 Jan 2021 23:39:45 +0000
Covid-19 Costa Rica: Deaths associated with covid-19 exceed 2,600 in Costa Rica
RICO’s COVID-19 DIGEST – It’s been days since the last report and frankly not much has been going covid-wise. And that is a good thing. This past week we have seen a drop in daily cases, a drop in the contagion rate, fewer people in...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 21:51:54 +0000
Legislators open the way for venture capital investors to arrive in Costa Rica
QCOSTARICA – Legislators adjusted the bill that aims to encourage the attraction of rentier pensioners to the country, to include among its beneficiaries those foreigners who invest in venture capital funds or in sustainable tourism infrastruct...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:33:57 +0000
70% of unemployed due to Covid-19 show signs of depression, study shows
QCOSTARICA – During the pandemic, the main concerns that affect people’s mental health are related to the effects of Covid-19 on their family, social and economic stability, indicated an investigation carried out by the Universidad Estata...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:27:48 +0000
ICE will carry out maintenance work on the submarine cable that provides Internet access
HQ – The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) – Costa Rica’s power utility and telecom – announced it will be carrying out various preventive maintenance works in the land segment of the International MAYA-1 submarine...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:22:05 +0000
Canadian airlines cancel trips to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean until April 30
Q COSTARICA  – The four main airlines in Canada: Air Canada, WestJet, Sunwing, and Transat agreed to cancel all their flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, including Costa Rica, until April 30, 2021. Canada’s Prime Minister,...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:01:27 +0000
Central Bank foresees economic growth of 2.6% this year
QCOSTARICA – The Costa Rican economy will grow 2.6% this year, after a 4.5% contraction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last year. That was the word from Rodrigo Cubero, president of the Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) – Central Bank, ...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:29:49 +0000
Ten private laboratories can perform antigen tests to identify coronavirus
QCOSTARICA – As of this Friday, ten private laboratories can perform the antigen test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes covid-19. Previously, this test could only be used at the social security level, but this year the conditions cha...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:48:20 +0000
How to make the Instagram algorithm work for you: how to increase your IG profile visits
For a long time, the buzz on Instagram has been more on getting likes and followers, with only a few people talking about profile visits. Profile visits show how many people checked your profile within a period (usually seven days), so your follower ...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:52:35 +0000
Immigration maintains suspended $100 fine to foreigners overstaying
QCOSTARICA – The fine for foreigners who overstay their visa in the country remains suspended, confirmed the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME) – Costa Rica’s immigration service. The fine established at US$100 f...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:44:46 +0000
Yokasta Valle vs. Sana Hazuki on Saturday in Costa Rica
Q MAGAZINE – Yokasta Valle, a world champion in two weight classes, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) female mini flyweight title since 2019 and previously the IBF female junior mini flyweight title in 2016, will defend her ...



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