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Costa Rica - Population: 5,047,561
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
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Measure
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1970-01-01 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Visitors from China, MAY BE subjected to quarantine... Government of the UK
1970-01-01 Isolation and quarantine policies Visitors from China, MAY BE subjected to quarantine... Government of the UK
2020-03-14 Economic measures Various economic measures to support workers and aliviate the economic impact of the crisis. ... Government — Costa Rica
2020-03-15 Limit public gatherings Bars, restaurants and clubs closed. ... Health Ministry — Costa Rica
2020-03-16 Schools closure  All public and private education centres are closed.... Health Ministry — Costa Rica
2020-03-16 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Anyone arriving in Costa Rica from another country must self-quarantine for 14 days.... US Embassy
2020-03-16 Isolation and quarantine policies Anyone arriving in Costa Rica from another country must self-quarantine for 14 days.... US Embassy
2020-03-16 State of emergency declared National State of emergency ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-18 Border closure  Until at least 12th of april. Residents can enter but will be subject to 14 days quarantine. This re... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-18 Strengthening the public health system Increase capacity for realising COVID-19 tests.... Health Ministry — Costa Rica
2020-03-23 Domestic travel restrictions Restrictions on the use of vehicles, except those deemed to be essential workers, official vehicles ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-24 Visa restrictions Any legal resident who left Costa Rica on or after 24 March, would automatically lose their current... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-27 Domestic travel restrictions Extension of vehicule ban: from 10pm to 5am on week-days and from 8pm to 5am on friday, saturday and... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-30 International flights suspension All flights from and to Europe are suspended.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-04-03 Domestic travel restrictions Extension of vehicule ban: from 3rd to 7th of april, from 5pm to 5am during the night. Alternate cir... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-04-08 Domestic travel restrictions From 8th to 12th of april, all transports, except essential (for food or medicine), are forbidden. A... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-04-09 Economic measures Economic support for workers infected by covid-19.... El Mundo
2020-04-13 Domestic travel restrictions Extension of the vehicule ban until 30th of April. During the week, vehicules can circulate rom 5am ... Government — Costa Rica
2020-04-13 Public services closure  Essential private services with a permit must function at 50%, and only from 5am to 7pm. Essential p... Government — Costa Rica
2020-04-13 Closure of businesses and public services Essential private services with a permit must function at 50%, and only from 5am to 7pm. Essential p... Government — Costa Rica
2020-04-13 Surveillance and monitoring Costa Rica installs air base on border with Nicaragua to reinforce coronavirus surveillance... Tico Times
2020-04-15 Economic measures Plan of economic support for the agricultural sector.... Government — Costa Rica
2020-04-20 Border closure  Extension of border closure for foreigners until the 15th of May.... MoH - Costa Rica
2020-04-23 Awareness campaigns Awareness campaign targetted at children, in the form of a child book.... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-05-01 Other public health measures enforced In parralel with the reopening of a limited number of activities, all sector of society must ensure ... Government — Costa Rica
2020-05-01 Domestic travel restrictions Extension of the domestic travel restrictions and vehicule ban until 15th of May. ... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-05-01 Limit public gatherings Cinemas, non-contact sports halls, gyms and swimming schools may open during the week under certain ... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-05-12 General recommendations Recommendation to wear face masks in public transports. ... Governent — Costa Rica
2020-05-13 Testing policy Epidemiological surveillance applied to identify SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater.... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-05-15 Border closure  Extension of border closure until the 15th of June. Exceptions will be made for medical or humanitar... GardaWorld
2020-05-16 Limit public gatherings Some national parks will be allowed to open with 50% of their capacity, weekday beaches will open fr... Governent — Costa Rica
2020-05-16 Closure of businesses and public services Reopening of premises with health permits such as restaurants, shops, malls, theaters and cinemas fr... Governent — Costa Rica
2020-05-16 Domestic travel restrictions Daytime vehicle restriction extended to 10 p.m. from Monday to Friday.... Governent — Costa Rica
2020-05-18 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Supply transporters are being tested for Covid-19 at borders.... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-05-29 Border closure  Public Security Minister, Michael Soto, announced that Costa Rica would extend border closures throu... GuardaWorld
2020-06-03 Domestic travel restrictions Extended driving restrictions (from 5pm to 5am) will enter into force in northern parts of the count... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-06-03 Closure of businesses and public services Opening of national parks, by reservation, at 50% of their capacity ; Opening of museums, contactles... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-06-03 Limit public gatherings Opening of the beaches during the week between 5 am and 8 am (forbidden outside these hours); In pub... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-06-08 Partial lockdown La Fortuna District in San Carlos and the cantons of Pococí and Upala join the orange alert list.... MoH — Costa Rica
2020-06-11 Other public health measures enforced Health intervention plan and protocoles for the agricultural sector... Government — Costa Rica
2020-06-16 Partial lockdown Extension of the amber alert for Pococí, Peñas Blancas (San Ramón), Los Chiles (Los Chiles), La ... Government — Costa Rica
2020-06-16 Partial lockdown The districts of Cañas and Bebedero in the canton of Cañas, and Las Juntas in the canton of Abanga... Government — Costa Rica
2020-06-18 Economic measures Measures such as suspension of contracts and reduction of working hours have protected the employmen... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-20 Closure of businesses and public services Shops, services and beaches reopen with specific schedules and protocols starting this Saturday, Jun... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-22 Economic measures Indigenous experts will contribute to their own short term and long term recovery plans. The plan wi... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-22 Surveillance and monitoring interinstitutional operation "Safe Borders" that is carried out in the northern area.... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-22 Domestic travel restrictions Most of the country, which is on yellow alert, returns to the measures that were in force last week:... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-23 Economic measures Special subsidy aimed at 23,700 households “headed” by women, with dependents, elderly or disabl... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-25 Economic measures Banco Popular provides new facilities and support measures for clients... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-26 Closure of businesses and public services Juan Santamaría International Airport and Daniel Oduber of Liberia may open on August 1 for passeng... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-26 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Cantons in the yellow zone, with some exceptions, may advance to phase 3 from midnight onwards today... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-26 Limit public gatherings Yellow Zone: Access to the beaches can be done from Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 9:30 am, using ... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-26 International flights suspension Juan Santamaría International Airport and Daniel Oduber of Liberia may open on August 1 for passeng... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-27 General recommendations Minister of Environment and Energy called on citizens to search for recyclable mask options and to u... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-27 Other public health measures enforced MAG approved the guidelines aimed at coffee pickers, producers and extension workers. Representative... Costa Rica Govt
2020-06-27 Requirement to wear protective gear in public the use of face masks is compulsory for certain services or shops. The legal instruction will be pub... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-01 Other public health measures enforced Sectoral Protocol for the prevention of COVID-19 in the sports and recreation sector, approved by th... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-03 Other public health measures enforced Orange alert: Farmer's fairs may operate with strict protocols, and a differentiated strip for older... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-03 Closure of businesses and public services Public institutions must continue with the basic operating plan and with teleworking measures.... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-03 Requirement to wear protective gear in public extended the obligation of masks to assistants in supermarkets and stores throughout the country.... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-03 Curfews The entire country will have a nighttime vehicle restriction from Monday to Sunday from 7:00 pm to 5... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-03 Limit public gatherings Orange alert: The hotels will be able to operate from Monday to Sunday with a capacity of 50%.... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-04 Strengthening the public health system This technological platform for telemedicine will allow to provide clinical guides to Costa Ricans i... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-04 Psychological assistance and medical social work The Ministry of Health, the 9-1-1 Emergency System and the College of Professionals in Psychology of... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-04 General recommendations the misting of chemical products for disinfection in low-risk spaces, such as public roads, is not r... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-08 Schools closure  The return to educational attendance is postponed until September, subject to the epidemiological si... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-08 Economic measures National Seed Office launches a campaign in the midst of the pandemic seeking the recovery of rural ... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-08 Mass population testing A total of 1,850 people are the target of the massive random testing that the Costa Rican Social Sec... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-09 Strengthening the public health system “Expansion” plan will allow to grow up to 159 ICU beds and 134 moderately managed beds.... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-09 Economic measures The Rural Development Institute (Inder) announced this Thursday an investment of ? 563 million in th... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-13 Closure of businesses and public services Orange alert: Total closure of establishments are applied for five days, from Monday 13 to Friday 17... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-13 Economic measures The Executive Branch presented this afternoon to the Legislative Assembly a draft of the extraordina... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-13 Domestic travel restrictions Orange alert: Total vehicle restriction applied for five days, from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July, to... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-13 Partial lockdown The authorities of the MEIC, MIDEPLAN, COMEX and Coordination with the Private Sector released in de... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-13 Curfews On weekends (Saturday 11 and Sunday 12, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July) a vehicle restriction will a... Costa Rica Govt
2020-07-20 Requirement to wear protective gear in public the Health Ministry also announced that it would be compulsory to wear face coverings in most indoor... GardaWorld
2020-08-01 Testing policy Testing is available at Hospital La Católica, Hospital Cima, Hospital Metropolitano and Hospital Cl... US Embassy of Costa Rica
2020-08-01 Requirement to wear protective gear in public All commercial workers who interact with the public are now required to wear face coverings or shiel... US Embassy Costa Rica
2020-08-01 Surveillance and monitoring Any individuals who violates a mandated sanitary order or restriction will be subject to a fine betw... US Embassy of Costa Rica
2020-08-01 Visa restrictions tourists who entered the country after December 17, 2019 have been granted an extension of stay unti... US Embassy Costa Rica
2020-08-01 Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers may also be required to self-quarantine for 14-days. ... GardaWorld
2020-08-01 Closure of businesses and public services Public transportation including taxis and buses can resume operations, with limitations on passenger... GardaWorld
2020-08-01 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Passengers entering the country must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result... GardaWorld
2020-08-01 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Costa Rican authorities will begin a phased reopening of the country's economy from Saturday, August... GardaWorld
2020-08-01 Border closure  The country's land borders with Nicaragua and Panama will remain closed.... GardaWorld
2020-08-01 Limit public gatherings A ban on large gatherings including public shows, public celebrations, entertainment activities in s... GardaWorld
2020-08-08 Domestic travel restrictions cantons in yellow and orange alert: schedule of the sanitary vehicle restriction throughout the coun... Costa Rica Govt
2020-08-08 Closure of businesses and public services In the closing phase for cantons in orange alert, the operation of restaurants, sodas, cafeterias, f... Costa Rica Govt
2020-08-09 Economic measures The government of the Republic launched the process called, "Costa Rica listens, proposes and dialog... Costa Rica Govt
2020-08-10 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Passengers will also be required to fill out digital epidemiological forms which will be available i... US Embassy Costa Rica
2020-08-10 International flights suspension Tourists from designated countries are now able to enter Costa Rica on commercial flights departing ... US Embassy Costa Rica
2020-08-10 Visa restrictions Tourists from designated countries are now able to enter Costa Rica on commercial flights departing ... US Embassy Costa Rica
2020-08-12 Economic measures The Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) has launched the second phase of “Vamos a Turistear,” its cam... Tico Times
2020-08-13 Visa restrictions Costa Rica has expanded the list of countries from which it allows international visitors to 44 coun... Tico Times
2020-08-15 Closure of businesses and public services Saturday 15 and Sunday 16, only the corresponding section for the sale of food, drinks, groceries, c... Costa Rica Govt
2020-08-31 Economic measures The Instituto de Fomento y Asesoría Municipal (IFAM) will transfer to the National Emergency Commis... Costa Rica Govt
2020-08-31 Strengthening the public health system The Specialized Program for Temporary Residential Protection COVIDA, which begins this Monday, Augus... Costa Rica Govt
2020-09-01 Limit public gatherings nationwide driving restrictions based on license plate number are in effect.... US Embassy of Costa Rica
2020-09-01 Isolation and quarantine policies If any tourist is diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip to Costa Rica, they will receive a quara... US Embassy of Costa Rica
2020-09-01 International flights suspension As of September 1, commercial flights will operate from select cities in the United States. Only re... US Embassy of Costa Rica
2020-09-01 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival U.S. citizen tourists arriving from a permitted destinations who meet the three entry requirements �... US Embassy of Costa Rica
2020-09-15 International flights suspension As of September 15, residents of Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Montana, Wyoming, Washington... US Embassy of Costa Rica
2020-09-30 International flights suspension Residents of California will be able to enter Costa Rica as of October 1.... US Embassy of Costa Rica
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