Expert: I am ashamed for doctors who refuse to vaccinate
«I am greatly ashamed of my colleagues. I am deeply ashamed for their behaviour,» said gastroenterologist Anatolijs Danilāns and professor of Riga Stradins…
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Infectologist concerned decline of the spread of Covid-19 could cease after 15 November
There are concerns that after 15 November, when the lockdown is set to end in Latvia and safety measures are reduced, the drop…
Epidemiological restrictions for public transports to remain in force in Latvian
Public transport services, international passenger carrying services and tax services will remain available to residents regardless of their vaccination state, notes the Ministry…
Latvian government considers letting pharmacists administer Covid-19 vaccine injections
Pharmacists who have appropriate theoretical knowledge and practical skills to administer Covid-19 vaccine injections to residents, as suggested by amendments to the Epidemiological…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 1 378 in Latvia, 2 639 in Lithuania, 1 182 in Estonia
A total of 1 378 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 992 of the patients were…
Latvian MEP Nils Ušakovs stripped of immunity
On Thursday, 11 November, the European Parliament decided to strip Latvian MEP and former mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs of his immunity. Commenting…
Latvian Constitution Protection Bureau’s director Jānis Maizītis has passed away
The director of Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau Jānis Maizītis has passed away at the age of sixty years, as reported by Latvia’s President…
Latvian residents invited to leave candles at Riga Castle’s wall for Lāčplēsis Day
Respecting the tradition of celebrating Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia, State Real Estate (VNĪ) wants to make sure all residents are able to light…
Riga’s mayor says 5% of municipal workers remain non-vaccinated; employment in question
Continued employment of approximately 5% municipal workers in Riga is in question due to the fact that they are not vaccinated for Covid-19,…
