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No deaths from Covid-19 have been recorded during the past three days in Latvia, according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) on July 4.
The Health Ministry has prepared a plan to fight the spread of Covid-19 in the autumn, which has yet to be agreed with the Finance Ministry but would require at least €20 million, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts told Latvian Radio on July 4.
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.
No deaths from Covid-19 have been recorded during the last 24-hour period, according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) July 1.
No deaths from Covid-19 have been recorded during the last 24-hour period, according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) June 30.
Two deaths from Covid-19 have been recorded during the last 24-hour period, according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) June 29.
Three deaths from Covid-19 have been recorded during the last 24-hour period, according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) June 28.
Midsummer was well worthy of celebration this year, with no deaths from Covid-19 recorded over the holiday period according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) June 27.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 22 that 399 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with four more Covid-related deaths recorded.
The lowest morbidity in Covid-19 this year was in late May and early June. Since then, morbidity rates have been climbing for two weeks. Latvia is not unique in that respect, and it will likely not get any better this year, Latvian Radio reported June 21.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 21 that 317 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with five more Covid-related deaths recorded.
The Midsummer festival in Latvia is always a busy time for all emergency services. The State Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) posted an annual reminder on June 20 to stay safe during the festival and celebrate responsibly.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 20 that 441 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 72 hours with two more Covid-related deaths recorded.
The number of injuries has increased significantly since the start of the summer, according to Trauma and Orthopedics Hospital, LSM reported June 20.
During this swimming season, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) has already removed 11 dead bodies from the water. Although it is not very hot yet and fewer people go swimming, VUGD estimates that this year there will be the same number of drownings as other years, Latvian Radio reported on June 20.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 17 that 206 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with two more Covid-related deaths recorded.
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.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 16 that 273 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with one more Covid-related death recorded.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 15 that 271 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with no Covid-related deaths recorded.
In 2020, the number of healthy life years at birth in the EU was 64.5 years for women and 63.5 years for men. Unfortunately Latvians can expect to enjoy a considerably shorter period in the pink.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 14 that 279 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with two Covid-related deaths recorded.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 13 that 417 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the weekend with two Covid-related deaths recorded.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 10 that 205 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with no Covid-related deaths recorded.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 9 that 225 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with one Covid-related death recorded.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 8 that 211 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with two Covid-related deaths recorded.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 7 that 215 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed during the previous 24 hours with four Covid-related deaths recorded.
The next wave of Covid-19 will come back in the fall, industry experts are convinced. The Ministry of Health, as well as hospitals, is preparing for a number of scenarios for the spread of the virus and say this time they are ready to fight, Latvian Radio reported June 7.
The Ministry of Health has prepared a proposal to reduce the price of medicines by reducing of value-added tax (VAT) for from 12% to 5%, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts said on June 7 after the Coalition meeting.
The Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) said on June 6 that 282 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed from Friday to Sunday with two Covid-related deaths recorded.
In Latvia, 56% of the population tend to think that the worst stages of Covid-19 in the country are behind, according to a survey conducted by Benu pharmacy, LETA reported June 5. In January this year, 34% of respondents thought the worst was over.
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