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