The total number of cases since the start of the pandemic now stands at 87,103.
Of 14,225 tests carried out in the last 24 hours, 4.5% were positive, down on the 7.9% ratio the day before. 4% is regarded as the threshold rate at which the virus is spreading in an uncontrolled manner.
The 14-day cumulative infection rate per 100,000 inhabitants dropped further below the 500 threshold, inching down from 496.6 Monday to 493.1 Tuesday. Anything over 200 is rated as a "very high risk" situation.
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▫️veikts 14 225 Covid-19 izmeklējums;
▫️reģistrēti 645 jauni inficēšanās gadījumi;
▫️saņemti ziņojumi par 17 mirušajiem (viens cilvēks 50-59 gadu vecumā, viens 60-69 gadu vecumā, četri 70-79 gadu vecumā, deviņi 80-89 gadu vecumā, divi 90-99 gadu vecumā).
Unfortunately seventeen more deaths were also confirmed March 2. One victim was aged 50-59 years, one was aged 60-69, four were aged 70-79, nine were aged 80-89 and two were aged 90-99.
A total of 1,638 people have now died in Latvia as a result of the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic according to official statistics.
The National Health Service (NVD) said that on March 1, 1,338 people received a first vaccination dose while a 226 received a second dose. In all 46,758 people have received a first dose and 17,243 have received two doses.
787 patients are currently being treated for coronavirus symptoms in Latvian hospitals, of which 77 are displaying serious symptoms.
On March 2 Lithuania reported 426 new cases of coronavirus and seven deaths while Estonia reported 1,113 cases and seven deaths.
Covid-19 information
You can find all the latest Covid-19 statistics, including breakdowns by geographic location and age, at this official website.
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.
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 April 6.
The dedicated Hotline for Covid-19 related inquiries (24 hours, 7 days a week) is 8345. 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. Until April 6, entry to Latvia is only allowed for the reasons listed in our other story.
Since January 15 arrivals have needed to show a negative Covid-19 test from a maximum 72 hours before arrival.
