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Ukrainian doctors learn rehabilitation techniques in Vaivari
Ukrainian doctors learn rehabilitation techniques in Vaivari
Fifteen doctors from Ukraine have arrived at the National Rehabilitation Centre “Vaivari” to gain experience in organizing care and rehabilitation for soldiers – amputees. Recovery of the wounded soldiers of the Ukrainian armed forces is also continuing in the center, Latvian Television reported on November 10.
Donations to Ukraine triple after 'Twitter convoy' robbery
Donations to Ukraine triple after 'Twitter convoy' robbery
Last week, in Jaunmārupe, the 'Twitter convoy' vehicles with donations to Ukraine were robbed, with chargeable batteries stolen. Finding out about the fact, people donated three times as many batteries, the organizer of Twitter convoy Reinis Pozņaks told Latvian Television on October 10.
Over 300 healthcare workers on two-day strike in Latvia
Over 300 healthcare workers on two-day strike in Latvia
316 healthcare workers will participate in the warning strike announced by the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers Union (LVSADA) on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 27 and 28, Latvian Radio reported. 
Knit socks for Ukrainian soldiers, Latvian Post invites
Knit socks for Ukrainian soldiers, Latvian Post invites
In order to keep Ukrainian soldiers warm, the Latvian postal service (LP) resumes a campaign 'Knitting for Ukrainian Support'. This autumn, everyone with the skill is invited to knit large-size woolen socks for soldiers, Latvian Television reported on September 21.
Vaccination against Covid with adjusted shots begins
Vaccination against Covid with adjusted shots begins
Without much crowding and with much smaller activity than in the first wave of vaccination, on Tuesday, September 13, vaccination against Covid-19 with Omicron-adjusted doses of vaccines started in Latvia.
No panic over rising Covid numbers, says health authority
No panic over rising Covid numbers, says health authority
The number of Covid cases has tripled in Europe during the month, and the case count is also on the rise in Latvia. For the time being it does not create an additional burden for hospitals and the illness symptoms are mild, Latvian Television reported on July 3.
Nearly half of lab-tested ticks carry Lyme disease this summer
Nearly half of lab-tested ticks carry Lyme disease this summer
As of June 16, tick encephalitis had not been detected in any of the ticks tested in the Latvian Infectology Centre (LIC) laboratory. However, nearly half of the ticks tested have been infected with borreliosis, which can cause Lyme disease, Latvian Television reported.
Cyclists disappointed with new Salu bridge ramp
Cyclists disappointed with new Salu bridge ramp
The freshly reconstructed pedestrian and cyclist tunnel in Rīga, on Maskavas street under the Salu Bridge, has proved to be a real trap for cyclists. There are several turns that block the visibility, and if the bike has cargo, there is no room to turn at all, Latvian Television reported May 30.
Don't be a monkey, says traffic authority
Don't be a monkey, says traffic authority
"Don't be a monkey, ride like a person" says the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) in a new campaign aiming to promote safer interactions between pedestrians and electric scooters, Latvian Television reported May 20.
Rīga hospital treats Ukraine war victims
Rīga hospital treats Ukraine war victims
The first people injured in the Ukraine war have been brought to Rīga, the Traumatology and Orthopedics hospital, Latvian Television reported May 5.
Insight from Ukrainian refugee driver to Latvia
Insight from Ukrainian refugee driver to Latvia
A Latvian of Ukrainian descent, Anatolijs Cīrulis, is one of the drivers going to the Ukrainian border to pick up refugees. Latvian Television spoke to him about the situation on the border March 6.
Don't get lab-tested without need, health authorities ask
Don't get lab-tested without need, health authorities ask
Covid testing points are currently overloaded. Throughout Latvia, the waiting time can be four days. Laboratory representatives encourage people to follow the new rules and not get tested without need, Latvian Radio reported January 27.
Rīga East hospital worried about spike in Omicron cases
Rīga East hospital worried about spike in Omicron cases
Riga East hospital (RAKUS) is currently treating 184 Covid-19 patients at five different clinics and the Covid-19 bed load is currently 65%. The hospital is plotting scenarios for when Omicron dominates, Latvian Television reported January 12.
Coalition does not support change of Health Minister
Coalition does not support change of Health Minister
On Thursday, October 28, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš listened to the coalition partners for further work in the government in a situation where the medical sector expressed lack of confidence in the Minister for Health, Daniels Pavļuts. Politicians are convinced that the minister needs to continue work.
Twenty dead of Covid-19 in one hospital overnight
Twenty dead of Covid-19 in one hospital overnight
Twenty Covid-19 patients died last night at Riga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS), which is a record number in the hospital in one day, Imants Paeglis, Chairman of the hospital, confirmed to Latvian Television October 28. 
One nurse per two ICU patients
One nurse per two ICU patients
A major problem in hospitals in connection with the influx of Covid-19 patients is staff, more specifically, the lack of nurses at intensive care units, Latvian Television reported September 8.
Two hospitals announce state of emergency due to Covid-19
Two hospitals announce state of emergency due to Covid-19
Due to the rapidly increasing number of Covid-19 patients, Daugavpils Regional Hospital and Riga East Clinical University Hospital have already declared an internal state of emergency, Latvian Television reported September 6.
Postponing vaccination to autumn could lead to lockdown, medics warn
Postponing vaccination to autumn could lead to lockdown, medics warn
If the population postpones having a vaccination during the summer, it will end with a lockdown, according to infectologist Uga Dumpis and member of the board of Rīga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS), Haralds Plaudis, Latvian Television reported June 19.