COVID-19⟩ Today the government decides to declare a state of emergency. What is known so far? – Society and Politics – News

On Friday, November 6, the government decides to declare a state of emergency. The Apollo portal has compiled what is known about it so far. – Among the proposed restrictions are a ban on public events and longer distance learning In Latvia, with the declaration of a state of emergency, all organized public events in … Read more

Mičerevskis withdraws from “Latvia’s Development” with a harsh statement – Opinions – News

“In politics, I do not have high hopes that everything will be fair and good, but I also did not expect it to be so totally putting my interests above the interests of the state and the people, especially during this Covid-19 crisis,” Member. – Mičerevskis emphasizes that he does not accept “political games and … Read more

Police have found out the identity of the young man, who threatened Death to death. Criminal proceedings initiated – Criminal inquiries – News

When the VP arrived at this person, he performed procedural actions, as well as questioned the person. A young man was born in 1999, he regrets what he did and, as he explains, the intention was not to implement the threat in real life. Therefore, there is no risk. The status of the person against … Read more

Jāķele: Calls to sabotage restrictions imposed by Covid-19 lead to greater infection – Latvia – News

On Friday, after an extraordinary meeting of the government, Verkhele said that watching the increase in infection in Latvia, including the number of cases and deaths, it is clear that “any chanting that Covid-19 is not real does not help”. – “Calls to sabotage restrictions lead to more infections. Pointless appearances, calling on people to … Read more

Vinkele: New restrictions may not be introduced if the cumulative incidence of Covid-19 falls to 50 cases – in Latvia – News

According to the data of the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, this indicator is currently 71 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in Latvia, however, the limit of 50 cases mentioned by the Minister was exceeded only on October 12. – “If we get it to 50, then we can certainly not impose additional restrictions,” … Read more

Minister: The new tactic in the fight against Covid-19 is local restrictions – in Latvia – News

Vinkele estimated that the current growth rates of Covid-19 in Latvia look dramatic, but it should be taken into account that this increase is from a low morbidity level. According to the minister, “there is no reason to panic”, but we should not relax either. – According to her, the current situation is significantly different … Read more

The Ministry of Health will encourage a return to the mandatory use of face shields in public transport – in Latvia – News

“According to experts, this would be the first measure to be taken to limit Covid-19, so such a proposal will be submitted to the government for consideration. – I have an invitation to the residents to buy or sew protective masks for themselves already on holidays, “said. — The Minister explained that the implementation of … Read more

Covid-19 cumulative rate in Latvia over the last two weeks exceeds 16 cases – Society and Politics – News

When entering Latvia, travelers must generally observe 10 days of self-isolation if the cumulative incidence of Covid-19 in the last two weeks in the country of entry exceeds 16 cases per 100,000 population. As the incidence of Covid-19 continues to rise, self-isolation is now required from all European countries on the Centers for Disease Prevention … Read more

Latvia could change the rules of self-isolation for people returning from abroad – in Latvia – News

Taking into account that the incidence rate of Covid-19 in Latvia is increasing, Vinkele predicted that this Friday the 14-day cumulative incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants will be exceeded. – At the press conference, Sheķele informed that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (SPKC) has the right to adjust this threshold and it is … Read more

Herkel: A threshold could be raised for self-isolation after returning from Covid-19 affected countries – Society and politics – News

Taking into account that the incidence rate of Covid-19 in Latvia is increasing, Vinkele predicted that this Friday the 14-day cumulative incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants will be exceeded. – The Minister informed that this could implement the previously discussed scenario that Latvia would raise the threshold for the requirement of self-isolation after returning from … Read more