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During the epidemiological investigation, SPKC epidemiologists found that two passengers, for whom Covid-19 was approved, were traveling by bus on the routes Rēzekne-Daugavpils with the flight number 7479, from the Aglona stop at 11.17 and Daugavpils-Priežmale with the flight number 5506, at 16 to the stop Aglona.
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A representative of the SPKC confirmed that both patients were not participants in the Aglona Festival, so there is currently no reason to believe that a local transmission of the disease could occur during the festival.
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The Catholic Bishop of the Rezekne-Aglona Diocese, Jānis Bulis, admitted that he had received a message from the local police that an infection with Covid-19 had been detected in the Aglona region.
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As the infection is not related to the pilgrims or the sacred square of the Aglona basilica, the festive services will take place as planned, Bulis announced.
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The Church reiterates its call on all participants to take care of their personal hygiene and to carefully observe the safety requirements set during the festival.
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For both infected persons, a circle of contacts is identified and additional tests are performed. In this case, the chain of infection is also known. The center states that the source of the infection is a patient living in another administrative area who has been visiting the now infected.
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All passengers traveling on these flights should contact the SPKC epidemiologist on 67271738. If symptoms occur, contact their GP and have an investigation on Covid-19.
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If one of the participants of the Aglona Festival was driving these buses, they should go home and contact the SPKC epidemiologist by the above-mentioned phone number.
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Everyone has the opportunity to take the state-paid Covid-19 test, even if there are no symptoms. It is mandatory to check in advance by calling 8303 on weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm, on Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm and on Sundays from 9 am to 12 noon.
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The SPKC reminds that in such cases, the “Stop Covid” application can help to find out sooner that you have been in contact with a Covid-19 patient. By using the app, you will be able to isolate yourself in time, so as not to endanger family, colleagues, friends and other residents.
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