COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica
The COVID-19 pandemic has occurred in Costa Rica since March 2020 as part of the global COVID-19 pandemic that began in China in December 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic affects the novel disease COVID-19 . This is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus from the Coronaviridae group and belongs to the group of respiratory diseases . From March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified the outbreak of the novel coronavirus as a global pandemic .
course
The first COVID-19 disease was reported in Costa Rica on March 6, 2020. On March 18, the first Covid-19-related death was recorded in the country. As of July 3, 2020, 4,311 cases and 18 deaths had been confirmed.
Actions and effects
State measures
All schools across the country were closed on March 12, 2020. The public sector has been cut by 50% and a nationwide ban on gatherings has been introduced. The borders were closed on March 18, 2020. On April 9, 2020, the government granted every citizen an instant loan of US $ 220 for 3 months. On March 19, a law was passed for a moratorium from April to June 2020 on VAT , profit tax, other excise taxes and customs duties.
Economic impact
On May 8, 2020, the government passed a $ 1.5 billion economic stimulus plan for troubled small and medium-sized businesses. The central bank has set up an emergency loan program with the help of the IMF in the amount of US $ 508 billion for the economy. The economy is expected to decline by 12.5% in 2020. As a result of the lack of foreign tourists, who make up 8.2% of the gross domestic product, further significant economic effects on the country are expected.
statistics
The number of cases developed during the COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica as follows:
Infections
Confirmed infections (cumulative) in Costa Rica
according to WHO data
New infections in Costa Rica
according to WHO data
Deaths
Confirmed deaths (cumulative) in Costa Rica
according to WHO data
Confirmed deaths (daily) in Costa Rica
according to WHO data
Remarks
- ↑ a b c Cases reported to WHO by national authorities are listed here. Since the situation is very dynamic, there may be discrepancies or delays between the cases of the WHO and the data of national authorities as well as the information provided by other bodies, such as the Johns Hopkins University (CSSE).
Individual evidence
- ↑ Covid-19 - What is Covid-19? - Pulmonologists-on-the-Net. Pulmonologist online, accessed on May 15, 2020 .
- ↑ "Deeply concerned": WHO speaks of corona pandemic. In: tagesschau.de. Retrieved May 15, 2020 .
- ↑ a b c d Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation reports. WHO, accessed June 3, 2020 .
Web links
- American Society Council of the Americas (English)
- Information on Covid-19 cases in Costa Rica in worldometers (English)
