In Latvia, a marked increase in the prevalence of the disease was observed in July, when positive tests accounted for 10% to 13% of all laboratory tests.
Epidemiological surveillance data from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) now show that the proportion of Covid-19 positive cases is gradually increasing. The number of hospitalized patients with a primary diagnosis of Covid-19 last week was 69 (mostly in the 70+ age group), with 3 patients with a severe course of the disease.
According to SPKC information, European Union countries have also seen an increase in Covid-19 cases since the beginning of the summer, attributable to the introduction of new sub-strands of Omicron variants, seasonal travel and holiday activities, more frequent human contact, and increased attendance at public events.
