Covid-19 will contribute to mortality rates not only directly but also because people are hesitant to go to a doctor for a long time, Saeima Social and Labor Affairs Committee discussed Tuesday, December 7, Latvian Radio reported.
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On December 7 another 860 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
The introduction of the new Omicron strain of the Covid-19 virus in Latvia was 'logical', but everything needs to be done now to prevent further spread, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said in an interview to Latvian Radio December 7.
Between November 29 and December 5, the number of newly identified cases of Covid-19 decreased by 21.9%, the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said December 6.
On December 6 another 230 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC). The figure is usually lower on Mondays due to a low number of tests carried out Sundays.
On December 5, two cases of patients infected with the Covid-19 Omicron variant were identified in the E. Gulbja Laboratory, the company reported.
Last week, around half of the vaccines administered in Latvia were used for booster shots, according to LETA's estimates using data from the National Health Service (NVD) December 6.
On December 5 another 477 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC). The low figure is explained by a lower than usual number of tests carried out.
Another 727 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on December4, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
Another 723 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on December 3, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
The number of people getting their first dose against Covid-19 is decreasing, according to data compiled by the National Health Service (NVD) December 2.
Another 712 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on December 2, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
Influenza has started to spread in several European countries. Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) on December 2 reminded the public to get the shot against the flu.
Latvia could set a term of validity for Covid-19 certificates, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said revealed in an interview on Latvian Television December 1.
The State Council for Immunization (IVP) has supported the vaccination of children in the 5-11 age group against Covid-19 while stressing that vaccination of seniors and risk groups is still the priority, said the Head of IVP, Professor Dace Zavadska, December 1.
Another 1,031 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on December 1, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
There is enough supply of all types of Covid-19 vaccines in Latvia, said Eva Juhņēviča, head of the National Health Service's Vaccination Project division on Latvian Television December 1.
The co-owner and chair of the information technology company MikroTik, John Tully, has promised to donate EUR 20 million to the Children's Clinical University Hospital, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said at a press briefing November 30.
Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts presented the latest recommendations of the State Council of Immunization (IVP) at the government meeting on November 30 regarding the booster shots against Covid-19.
Covid-19 self-tests will not be mandatory for all on-site workers, the coalition agreed on Monday, November 29.
The new Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus is also of concern to Latvia, chief expert of the Reference Laboratory Sergejs Ņikišins told Latvian Radio on November 30.
Another 931 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on November 30, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
Between November 22 and November 28, the number of newly identified cases of Covid-19 increased by 9%, according to information published by Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) November 29.
Another 315 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on November 29, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
Another 488 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on November 28, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
Another 919 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on November 27, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs signalled November 26 that Latvia would speedily join the list of countries imposing restrictions on entry for individuals from South Africa and other southern African countries over fears of potentially deadly new Covid-19 variant that has emerged in the region.
Another 874 new cases of Covid-19 infection were added to Latvia's total on November 26, according to the latest figures from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
On November 26, 2021, all interested parties will have an opportunity to watch the Health Data Summit Riga 2021: Digital Leap for Improved Patient Care.
The use of Covid-19 self-tests for testing students and on-site staff will reduce morbidity only if the public is responsible and honest about test results, said Uga Dumpis, an infectologist at Stradiņš Hospital and a professor at the University of Latvia, in an interview with Latvijas Radio November 25.