Weather forecasters warn that thunderstorms and hail are expected in some parts of Latvia in the afternoon – Apollo.lv

The center explained that a thunderstorm is expected in the western part of Latvia in the coming hours. – Also, in some districts in Latvia, not only thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon, but sharp wind gusts, rain and hail are possible. – As reported, it will rain temporarily in many places in Latvia today, … Read more

There will still be a lot of heat on Sunday, short-term rain is possible in many places in Latvia – Weather – Apollo.lv

During the day the sun will mix with clouds and in many places it will rain briefly, possibly also a thunderstorm. A slow wind will blow, which can become gusty during a thunderstorm. The air temperature is expected to be in the range of + 25… + 30 degrees, while in some places the coastal … Read more

Recent Covid-19 cases linked to travel to Sweden and Russia – Society and Politics – News

In the last two days, four cases of Covid-19 infection have been detected in Latvia. According to Arāja, one case is related to a trip to Sweden, but three cases are related to infection from a person who has been to Russia. – Arāja emphasized that the sources of infection had already been identified by … Read more

Survey: More and more Latvians do not see the benefits of living in Riga – Society and Politics – News

In May this year, residents were asked to rate whether, in their opinion, life in Riga is better than elsewhere in Latvia. About half or 56% of the population believe that, in general, life in the capital is better than elsewhere in Latvia – 24% of respondents believe that it is significantly better, while another … Read more

The heat will recede. The latest weather forecast for next week – Apollo.lv

Last week, strong heat was observed in many parts of Latvia. On Saturday, June 27, the daily maximum air temperature records were broken at 17 observation stations. At Rūjiena and Stende observation stations, the air warms up to +30.7 degrees, which is a new Latvian record on June 27, thus surpassing the +30.6 degrees recorded … Read more

“In severe cases, an antidote had to be given.” During the week, five people in Latvia were bitten by mosquitoes – Society and Politics – News

The consequences of a bite bite are unpredictable. For example, a man admitted to the Toxicology and Sepsis Clinic this week recovered after a few days. However, for some other people, treatment may take several weeks. Rare, but can be fatal. – “In more severe cases, it requires the administration of an anti-snake serum, the … Read more

Shortages extend to drugs

Faced with the unprecedented scale of the crisis and the influx of patients, stocks are running out. First those of protective masks. Then the reagents used in the Covid-19 diagnostic tests. And respirators, whose production is struggling to keep up with demand. Little by little, everything necessary for hospitalization and treatment of patients is running … Read more