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Costa Rica Declares Chikungunya Outbreak in Guanacaste Tourism Area

Health authorities confirmed a localized chikungunya outbreak in Playa Langosta, prompting the United States Embassy to issue a health advisory for travelers visiting the popular tourism destination.
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