The self-isolation threshold in Latvia is currently set at 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This figure is only lower among the countries of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) In the Vatican a In Iceland. Also, after a long time, this figure is below 50 In Great Britain, reaching 47.6 cases per 100,000 population.
Self-isolation in Latvia must be observed when returning from Estonia, Monaco, Andorra, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Slovakia, France, Sweden, Malta, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Germany, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Hungary, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Ireland, San Marino and Norway.
For countries outside the EU and the EEA, self – isolation is not required when traveling from Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, New Zealand a Australian. These countries are among those allowed to cross the EU’s external border.
When entering Latvia from other countries of the world not mentioned in the lists, self-isolation must be observed.
SPKC still does not recommend going abroad, because visiting other countries is considered to be a factor of increased risk – in some countries there is not only an increase in morbidity, but also other types of the virus that are not yet registered in Latvia.
On the other hand, if it is necessary to go abroad, then when returning for ten days, strict self-isolation measures must be observed and health must be monitored. If symptoms occur, a Covid-19 test should be performed and your GP should be consulted to decide what to do next.
