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Published on Tuesday, February 15,
2022
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The U.S. government, through its embassy and the U.S. Department of Defense donated 104 handwashing stations to certain public schools in Zarcero Canton, Alajuela Province.
According to the embassy, the sanitary equipment is valued at $31,100, which was distributed to 15 schools, five high schools and one adult school. Authorities estimate that more than 4,000 students will benefit from the use of these handwashing stations.
Each sanitary station has three pedals, one for water, another for soap and a third for alcohol. In addition, it includes a disposable towel dispenser.
"The sinks will help prevent covid-19 infections, as its designs allow students to wash their hands without contact," the embassy said in its statement. "We are united for a safer back-to-school."
In September 2021, the embassy donated 104 handwashing stations to public schools in Puriscal Canton in the rural zone of San José Province.
In
August 2021, they donated 312
handwashing stations to the
Ministry of Public Education to
be installed in 70 public
schools in the northern zone of
the country. In
February 2021, the embassy
donated 520 handwashing stations
to 81 schools located in Alajuela
City,
in the province of the same
name. Currently,
the U.S. Embassy is led by their
Chargé d'Affaires Marcos
Mandojana. Recently,
the U.S. Senate confirmed
Cynthia Ann Telles as the
new United States Ambassador
to Costa Rica. Approximately
1,200,000 students (from public
and private schools and high
schools) will return to in-person
lessons this 2022 school
year, which will begin on
Thursday. What have you heard about a public school without sanitary stations in your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com   
        
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