The total number of cases since the start of the pandemic now stands at 60,496.
Of 10,598 tests carried out in the last 24 hours, 8.6% of tests were positive, up on the 7.1% rate the previous day.
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▫️veikti 10 598 Covid-19 izmeklējumi;
▫️reģistrēti 910 jauni inficēšanās gadījumi;
▫️saņemts ziņojums par 21 mirušo (viens cilvēks 55-60 gadu vecumā, astoņi 60-70 gadu vecumā, pieci 70-80 gadu vecumā, četri 80-90 gadu vecumā, trīs 90-95 gadu vecumā).
Sadly, 21 more deaths were also confirmed. Of those, one victim was aged 55-60, eight were aged 60-70, five were aged 70-80, four were aged 80-90 and three were aged 90-95.
A total of 1,097 people have now died in Latvia as a result of the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
On January 23, Lithuania reported 1,001 new cases of coronavirus, while in Estonia the figure was 487 cases.
Covid-19 information
A summary in English of the latest Covid-19 situation including restrictions in place and rules on public assembly is available at this special government website.
You can read the full text of the emergency laws in English via our earlier story.
Use of nose and mouth coverings is compulsory in all public places indoors, including workplaces, and there are restrictions on what goods can be bought from stores. Physical distancing and frequent hand washing and sanitary cleaning habits are encouraged.
The current state of emergency runs until February 7 and the current "quiet period" restrictions regarding Covid-19 has been extended until February 7. Friday nights and Saturday nights remain subject to a 22:00-05:00 curfew. You can read about the curfew conditions HERE.
The number for medical emergencies is 113.
All arrivals to the country (including returnees) need to fill in an electronic declaration prior to coming to Latvia. It is available at the website covidpass.lv. From January 15 arrivals have needed to show a negative Covid-19 test from a maximum 72 hours before arrival or proof of vaccination or recovery from the coronavirus.
