AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRabies Alert: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health is warning pet owners and ranchers after paralytic bovine rabies killed three cattle in Pilón near Pavones, Golfito; the farm was quarantined and all 165 cattle ordered vaccinated, with preventive treatment for people with direct contact. Hepatitis A & Water Safety: Health authorities confirmed 14 hepatitis A cases tied to Aserrí and San Juan de Dios de Desamparados, with no hospitalizations or deaths so far, while an extraordinary inspection of local water supply systems analyzed 10 samples to pinpoint contamination risk. Vape Deadline Shift: Costa Rica’s flavored vape rules were set to start Aug. 6, but an executive decree moved the compliance deadline to Aug. 6, 2027—keeping the same restrictions in place (including flavor limits, nicotine cap, advertising ban, and labeling). Environmental Health Watch: A new report flags pesticide runoff draining the Caribbean tourism economy, citing heavy chemical use and detected pesticide mixtures in rivers feeding Limón’s mangroves and reefs. Wellness Trend: A Costa Rica-focused piece argues the country’s nature-based approach is driving its rise as a wellness destination, especially for older travelers seeking lower-stress longevity.
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