President Oscar Arias has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus , government says . The president is in a hospital and will be released later today, his office said. The president 's overall health was good , but following his doctor 's advice , he will rest at his home until Sunday , Rodrigo Arias said . Arias is expected to return to work on Monday , presidential minister says . As of last Friday , there were 718 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in Costa Rica .
President Oscar Arias has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus , government says . The president is in a hospital and will be released later today, his office said. Arias is expected to return to work on Monday , presidential minister says . As of last Friday , there were 718 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in Costa Rica .