Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 315 in Latvia, 584 in Lithuania, 311 in Estonia
A total of 315 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 189 of the patients were either…
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WHO: Covid’s Omikron variant – serious global health risk, as analysis continues
The World Health Organisation has cautioned countries that the Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a «very high» global risk, where…
Meteorological winter to start in Latvia this week
Winter weather will continue in Latvia this week – frequent snowing and air temperature dropping below 0° C are expected. At the beginning…
BNN summary of the week: Latvia’s budget. Most valuable enterprises. Birth rates in Lithuania
This week Latvia’s Saeima completed work on the 2022 state budget. No big surprises: politicians spent a lot of time discussing whether or…
Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 874 in Latvia, 2 002 in Lithuania, 636 in Estonia
A total of 874 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 526 of the patients were either…
Russian coal mine hit by gas tragedy
In a Russian coal mine, the leak of poisonous gases has taken the lives of 52 people, Russian state news agency TASS reported…
WHO assesses virus’ South African variant, countries ban fights as precaution
The World Health Organisation (WHO) assesses a new variant of Covid-19 that has been initially found in South Africa. A number of countries…
Meteorologists predict lots of snow for Latvia in the coming days
In the coming days weather in Latvia will be affected by cyclone activity and cold masses of air. Plenty of precipitation is expected…
Covid-19 vaccine booster shot. Who needs it and who doesn’t?
Although initial vaccination using the first and second injection is the primary means of defence against Covid-19, there are certain groups of residents…
