Updated
Updated · The Tico Times · Jul 6
Costa Rica Confirms 21-Case Chikungunya Outbreak, Fumigates 5,000 Homes in Playa Langosta
Updated
Updated · The Tico Times · Jul 6

Costa Rica Confirms 21-Case Chikungunya Outbreak, Fumigates 5,000 Homes in Playa Langosta

3 articles · Updated · The Tico Times · Jul 6

Summary

  • Four confirmed chikungunya cases and 17 probable ones have been tied to Playa Langosta near Tamarindo, where Costa Rica detected the outbreak on July 1.
  • Health crews have fumigated about 5,000 homes and carried out inspections and breeding-site removal at 638 properties to curb the mosquito-borne virus.
  • Officials said Costa Rica had not recorded active chikungunya circulation since 2017, making the cluster a notable return of transmission in Guanacaste.
  • Residents, hotels and other businesses are being urged to remove standing water and use repellent, especially after rain and around shaded outdoor areas where Aedes aegypti breeds.
  • People in or recently visiting Playa Langosta, Tamarindo and nearby areas should seek care if they develop fever above 39C, severe joint pain, headache or nausea.

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