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LTV's De Facto looks at future alcoholism prevention in Latvia
LTV's De Facto looks at future alcoholism prevention in Latvia
Preliminary figures show that in 2021, 725 people died from illnesses directly related to alcohol consumption, which is 200 more than in 2020 and nearly 100 more than in 2018 and 2019, the De Facto program of Latvian Television reported May 22. The broadcast looked at what is being planned for the future to prevent such trends.
Coronavirus loves company, says epidemiologist
Coronavirus loves company, says epidemiologist
This week, an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases was observed, many related to entertainment and parties, said Elīna Dimiņa, head of the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) 's Division of Disease Surveillance and Immunization, at a remote government meeting on Friday, July 10.
100 new electric vehicles available for public use in Riga
100 new electric vehicles available for public use in Riga
Around 700 electric cars are currently on Latvian roads, but now another 100 are joining them. These environmentally-friendly cars will be able to be booked by an app and driven daily, reported financial institution Altum on July 7.
Latvian schools lack high-speed Internet
Latvian schools lack high-speed Internet
A quarter of Latvian rural schools still do not have a high-quality high-speed Internet that would help with learning online, Latvian Television reported on July 4.