Swine Flu (H1N1) & Costa Rica
April 28, 2009 by Justilien
UPDATE: 7/14/2009
A little perspective for the concerned travelers about H1N1 (Swine Flue) in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica: 327 cases & 4 deaths
USA: 33,902 cases & 170 deaths
UK: 74,47 cases & 3 deaths
Mexico: 10,262 cases & 119 deaths
Data from the World health Organization H1N1 2009 (update 58 )
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Costa Rica announced first case of possible swine flue. First case is a 21 year old female traveler who was returning from Mexico. She spent 24 hours in hospital and is in stable condition. They are awaiting confirmation from CDC. CR has 30,000 doses of influenza medication.
More information Costa Rica
http://influenza.ccss.sa.cr/ (Spanish)
Inside Costa Rica – Swine Flu
International Swine Flu News
BCC World News
Centers for Disease Control – Swine Flu
National Institutes of Health – Swine Flu
I found this specific forum for rental cars in Costa Rica, can be very helpful when you want to find out what others say, you can find information on all the most famous car rental Costa Rica.
Here is the forum have a look:
http://www.CarRentalCostaRica.co.cr -> Car Rental Costa Rica
Thank God and this epidemic was controlled, I hope not reappear.