Sanitary interventions adopted by the Republic of Costa Rica during the COVID-19 epidemic

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Epidemic crisis are characterized by the emergence of highly transmissible and contagious diseases which their quick ability of geospatial distribution generate an important morbility rate. Objective: To analyze the main sanitary interventions adopted by the Republic of Costa Rica within the framework of COVID-19 fighting and prevention during the first semester of 2020. Methods: It was conducted a study of documental analysis with qualitative and analyticdescriptive approach. It was made a comprehensive reading of the specific national guidelines, press communications, epidemiologic reports, specific sanitary regulations for COVID-19, strategies, guides and recommendations, and sectorial protocols. Conclusions: The sanitary interventions implemented in the Republic of Costa Rica offer the needed capacities for the public health system to attend the specific needs of the population during the epidemic crisis. The strategic plan presented by the Ministry of Health stands as an active response to the fight and prevention of COVID-19 focused in limiting forms. Guides, directions, guidelines and specific protocols reinforce the state commitment of caring and promoting health of their citizens, even in uncertain times of epidemiologic crisis. © 2020, Editorial Ciencias Medicas. All rights reserved.