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Daugavpils hospital could lose 300 unvaccinated staff
Daugavpils hospital could lose 300 unvaccinated staff
At Daugavpils regional hospital, around 300 employees have not started vaccination, mostly technical staff, assistant nurses, and several dozens of nurses. If they do not begin vaccination in the next few days, they will be suspended, Latvian Television reported November 11.
Covid-19 treatment at home problematic in Latvia
Covid-19 treatment at home problematic in Latvia
There are several problems with the treatment of Covid-19 at home in Latvia due to lack of guidelines and limited resources of family doctors, Latvian Television reported November 6.
Few students drop out due to vaccination requirement
Few students drop out due to vaccination requirement
Since mid-October, only students with a certificate of Covid-19 vaccination or recovery are allowed to participate in the study process onsite. Not many students have left due to this requirement, according to university observations, Latvian Television reported October 30.
Paid Covid-19 tests sell well on Fridays
Paid Covid-19 tests sell well on Fridays
Since August 1, Latvian residents who do not have a Covid-19 certificate of vaccination or having overcome the disease, have to pay for a test before receiving a service or attending an event. National Health Service (NVD) says that most of these tests are conducted on Fridays, Latvian Television reported August 23.
Don't disturb our work, warns emergency team
Don't disturb our work, warns emergency team
Over the weekend, medics from the Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) went on a call where the patient refused medical assistance, and medical work was deliberately disrupted by other people, NMPD said Monday, August 17.
Latvian miller company launches two major plants
Latvian miller company launches two major plants
On Friday, July 2, two new plants were launched by the Dobeles Dzirnavnieks miller company, which are expected to allow the company to grow exports by at least 30% over the next two years, Latvian Television reported Friday.
Digital Covid-19 certificate questions answered
Digital Covid-19 certificate questions answered
The Covid-19 digital certificate, which can be used to attend public events, travel freely and use other services, has been active in Latvia for more than two weeks. During that period Latvian Television has received a number of viewers' questions about it and has produced this guide as a result.
Moderate activity in teenager vaccination in Latvia
Moderate activity in teenager vaccination in Latvia
Since June 2, 12-15 year olds are also vaccinated against Covid-19. On the first day, 175 children in this age group received the first shot of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, and data are still being entered, Latvian Television reported June 3.
Thousands of pupils face failing the school year
Thousands of pupils face failing the school year
Thousands of pupils could face a prolonged school year, repetition of the year or expulsion from school, as the grades in remote learning are slipping, Latvian Television reported May 23.
Euthanasia legalization discussed in Saeima
Euthanasia legalization discussed in Saeima
 Should a person who is incurably ill and suffering pain be allowed to die of free will? Discussions on euthanasia have moved to the Saeima, and there is a lack of consensus among Members, Latvian Television reported March 3.
Hospitals raise alarm about a third wave of Covid-19
Hospitals raise alarm about a third wave of Covid-19
The Balvi and Gulbene Hospital Association has raised the alarm about an expected third wave of Covid-19, along with the spread of the most contagious type of Covid-19 in the area, Latvian Television reported March 3.
Seniors over 70 will start to get Covid-19 jabs soon in Latvia
Seniors over 70 will start to get Covid-19 jabs soon in Latvia
Health Ministry has reached an agreement with 504 general practitioners about involvement in the vaccination process in order to allow seniors to start getting their jabs next week or even this week, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said February 17.
Over 70% of vaccinated people are in Rīga
Over 70% of vaccinated people are in Rīga
More than 30 000 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 have been received in Latvia so far, which would allow more than 15 000 people to be vaccinated. Only 6,933 people have been vaccinated so far, Latvian Television reported January 12.
No-referral COVID testing might be extended
No-referral COVID testing might be extended
Until the end of this week, a state-paid COVID-19 test can be done without a referral. Health Ministry is now considering extension of this period, Latvian Television reported December 28.