Infectologist: Omicron has increased risks of showing negative Covid-19 test result
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has increased risk of showing a negative Covid-19 test result, said the head of Latvian National Reference Laboratory…
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New York fire takes many lives as smoke spreads in 19-storey apartment building
A fire in the US metropolis has taken 19 lives and left dozens more injured in a tragic accident in a 19-storey apartment…
Lithuania alters opportunity pass rules
Lithuania, has from Monday, January 10, changed the basis for receiving its national Covid-19 certificate – the opportunity pass – concerning the prolonging…
Value of cocaine found in banana boxes in Latvia estimated at EUR 30 million
The value of the cocaine found by Latvian authorities in boxes with bananas is estimated at EUR 30 million, as confirmed by Latvian…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 864 in Latvia, 1 701 in Lithuania, 1 260 in Estonia
A total of 864 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 298 of the patients were either…
Specialist: improving air quality in Riga requires the reduction of cars in the city centre
To improve the quality of air in Riga, the number of cars and other vehicles in the city centre needs to be reduced…
Cipule: we cannot afford lifting Covid-19 restrictions at the moment
At the moment Latvia cannot afford lifting Covid-19 restrictions, said director of the Emergency Medical Service Liene Cipule in an interview to Latvijas…
Weather in Latvia expected to be volatile this week
Colder masses of air will flow to Latvia in the coming days – at times at night air temperature will drop to -20°…
BNN summary of the week: Lasting Latvian government. Fate of gambling. Unrest in Kazakhstan
The first week of 2022 has passed. During this time Latvia’s government decided to extend the state of emergency in the country, impose…
