2,842 new cases of Covid-19 were reported last week, and the proportion of positive tests increased to 21.6%.
The number of patients in hospitals increased by 13.8%.
During the previous week, the number of cases of Covid-19 decreased only in Latgale and Pierīga, but increased in Kurzeme, Rīga, Vidzeme and Zemgale.
The incidence of Covid-19 continues to grow slightly in the EU. In Latvia, the incidence of Covid-19 is below the EU average.
However, due to a significant increase in morbidity with different respiratory infectious diseases, risk populations are encouraged to use facial masks or respirators FFP2. Their use is recommended in closed spaces where it is not possible to distance from other people, particularly where there are crowds and not much ventilation.
