Filter for Latvia Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-08-01 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
up to 3,000 people will be allowed to gather outdoors, provided that an area of ??4 m2 is provided for one person. In turn, in public catering premises from July 1, the condition of 3 m2 per 1 person must be observed.
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2020-07-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The government approves the creation of an alternative investment fund to support large companies affected by Covid-19
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2020-07-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
EUR 3.2 million will be allocated to cover the cost of Covid-19 treatment
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2020-07-14 In Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work
families will be able to receive psychotherapy services
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2020-07-11 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
in catering establishments, the requirement for the maximum number of persons (who are not members of one household) at one table is renewed - indoors - 4; outdoors - 8;
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2020-07-01 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
the allowable number of visitors to cultural events has been increased
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2020-07-01 Out Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
no longer be necessary to use a mouth and nose mask on public transport. It will be recommended for use - especially for people with signs of respiratory disease (runny nose, cough).
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2020-07-01 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
people who have come from abroad with a high incidence of Covid-19 will have to use a mouth and nose mask when going to a place of self-isolation using public transport.
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2020-06-30 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Funding has been provided to the sports industry to mitigate the effects of Covid-19
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2020-06-26 In Public health measures: Testing policy
Anyone will continue to be able to take the state-funded Covid-19 test
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2020-06-26 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Information on international passenger transportation to Latvia and going abroad
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2020-06-18 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
terms and conditions for the use of funding allocated to sports organizations in 2020, taking into account the sports activities canceled due to the spread of Covid-19 infection
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2020-06-16 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Wage subsidy of 50% for 3 months for companies hiring unemployed persons
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2020-06-15 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Tour operators will be able to submit applications to the CRPC to cover the repatriation costs of Latvian travelers
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2020-06-10 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Extension until 30th June: Benefits and tax measures (e.g. downtime payments)
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2020-06-10 Out Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival
Permits for international passenger transport will no longer be issued by the Minister of Transport
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2020-06-10 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
The State Employment Agency will resume on-site customer service
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2020-06-10 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Number of visitors to cultural events increased: indoors up to 100 people, outdoors up to 300 people
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2020-06-10 Out Social distancing: Schools closure 
Pre-schools will be able to start working as usual
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2020-06-10 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Reminder to uphold hygiene restrictions even after lifting of state of emergency
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2020-06-10 In Public health measures: Testing policy
From 10th-30th June everybody, even those without symptoms can be tested for COVID-19 with the state taking over all costs
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2020-06-09 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Teleconsultations at doctors office to continue even after state of emergency lifting
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2020-06-09 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Physicians, teachers and social workers need to be especially careful with hygiene measures
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2020-06-09 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Conditions for the operation of companies after the end of the emergency established
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2020-06-09 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Conditions for the operation of commercial and catering enterprises after the end of the emergency established
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2020-06-05 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Special refund policy for touristic trips that were cancelled due to COVID-19 established
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2020-06-04 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Government allocates 10.6 million euros to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 emergency in public cultural institutions
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2020-06-04 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
COVID-19 now part of the list of occupational diseases
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2020-06-03 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Guidelines for the organization of work in public administration institutions published
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2020-06-03 Out Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
All health services restored again
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2020-06-02 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
€ 2 billion will be invested in sectoral modernization, infrastructure development and social protection
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2020-06-02 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Aid for mitigation of Covid-19 granted to fisheries, aquaculture and fisheries and aquaculture product processing enterprises
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2020-06-02 Out Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Returning from countries with a relatively low incidence won’t require self-quarantining
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2020-06-01 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Amateur art groups are allowed to practise again, though while upkeeping the social distancing measures (e.g. 2m distance)
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2020-06-01 Out Social distancing: Schools closure 
State examinations and entrance examinations at the level of primary, secondary and higher education, as well as the process of adult learning and interest education to resume
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2020-06-01 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Children’s camps are allowed again
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2020-06-01 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Members of the Latvian Olypmic or Paralympic team are allowed to train without the 2m distance
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2020-05-29 Out Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Further gradual reopening of services within the healthcare system
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2020-05-25 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
14 day quarantine for everyone arriving from abroad (except for Baltic citizens)
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2020-05-22 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Tourism marketing project started: #Discover LatviaSafe
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2020-05-21 Out Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
People arriving at air ports will no longer be tested for COVID-19
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2020-05-20 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
"Covid-19 for Mitigation" programme launched with research into limiting spread of virus in population
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2020-05-19 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Order on ensuring hygiene measures at airports, in connection with reopening of airspace, developed
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2020-05-19 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The deadline for applying for downtime benefit for company employees has been extended and the recipient pool has been expanded
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2020-05-16 Out Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Not extended and thus expires
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2020-05-15 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
Air Baltic (national airline Latvia) will not allow passengers to travel if their temperature is above 37.5 degrees
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2020-05-15 Out Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Baltic states agreed to open internal borders between the three countries
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2020-05-14 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Technical specification for sewing face masks at home established
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2020-05-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Expansion of downtime benefit: employees who perform pedagogical or creative work in a state or local government institution or capital company and whose income from it does not exceed 430 euros per month will also be able to apply for the downtime benefit
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2020-05-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Increase of childcare allowance for a child under two years of age
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2020-05-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
A one-time supplement to the state benefit for a disabled child has been set at 150 euros
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2020-05-14 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Extension until 9th June
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2020-05-13 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
Launch of tracking app; voluntary use
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2020-05-13 Out Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Additional services in healthcare system resumed (e.g. secondary outpatient care such as endoscopy, neurography; dental services; secondary inpatient services; and various surgeries)
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2020-05-13 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Extension: Discounts on public transport services for school technicians, vocational school students, disabled persons and large families
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2020-05-12 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Face masks mandatory on public transport
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2020-05-12 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
State loans to municipalities will boost economic activity and new jobs in the regions; at an amount of 150 mio EUR
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2020-05-12 Out Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Minister of Transport may make exceptions on case-by-case basis for international passenger transport
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2020-05-12 In Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions
Extension until further notice: visa only processed for essential workers (e.g. humanitarian or health workers)
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2020-05-12 Out Social distancing: Schools closure 
Sports activities may be organized, except for children younger than seven and not as competition style
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2020-05-12 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Extension until further notice: adult education classes may only be conducted remotely and children camps continue to be banned
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2020-05-12 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
New limits are set for the payment of state aid to electricity producers, to reduce electricity costs for households
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2020-05-12 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Additional financial resources in the amount of 518,730 euros from the state budget program "Contingency Funds" to provide allowances to the staff of the Prison Administration
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2020-05-12 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Restriction on the operation of shopping centers on weekends and holidays lifted
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2020-05-12 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Bars, restaurants and cafes to reopen under strict regulations
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2020-05-12 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Postponing of inspection of storage tanks for hazardous substances
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2020-05-12 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Extension until further notice: ban on gambling facilities
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2020-05-12 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Recommendation to public administration to continue working remotely as much as possible
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2020-05-12 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Gatherings are allowed for both indoor and outdoor events with max. 25 persons; and under compliance with hygiene measures (e.g. max. 3 hours indoors)
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2020-05-12 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Religious institutions allowed to reopen under certain restrictions (e.g. max 3 hours)
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2020-05-12 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Cultural institutions will resume operations in accordance with the requirements of the sanitary protocols (i.e. libraries, museums, archives)
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2020-05-12 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Marriages in civil registry offices and churches are permitted under certain requirements (e.g. max. 25 persons, max. 3 hours, hygiene measures implemented by organizer)
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2020-05-12 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Latvian courts will gradually resume hearing cases in person
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2020-05-07 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Extension until 30th June: downtime benefits
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2020-05-07 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
In connection with easing of public gathering limitations, call for individuals to now carry a greater responsibility
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2020-05-06 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Economic package for the tourism and travel industry as one of the hardest hit
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2020-05-05 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Supervision fee in construction sector temporarily suspended
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2020-05-05 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Custody benefits have been increased
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2020-04-30 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The borrowing limit for local governments is increased by 150 million euros to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
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2020-04-30 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The government approves Latvia’s Stability Program for 2020-2023, including COVID-19 related measures
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2020-04-30 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Five million euros are earmarked for the establishment of a national research program (PPP); procurement study on the epidemiology and phylogeny of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Latvia implemented; Latvia also plans to participate in the research project competition of the Nordic research organization NordForsk
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2020-04-30 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Extended and thus exams for 9th grade students cancelled
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2020-04-30 Out Social distancing: Schools closure 
Some exam periods will take place
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2020-04-30 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
To keep up safety measures also on weekend
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2020-04-29 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Criteria for phasing out restrictions have been defined by government
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2020-04-29 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
75 million EUR for the implementation of measures to promote the energy efficiency of building
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2020-04-28 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Changes to Altum loan programmes: maximum loan repayment period extended; increased the amount of ERDF funding to 7 million euros (currently 5.8 million) ; regulations on investment support for the establishment or reconstruction of production facilities and infrastructure, enabling project implementers to request project extension
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2020-04-28 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Expansion of range of self-employed people who are eligible for downtime benefits
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2020-04-24 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Water meter readings can only be transmitted electronically or by telephone
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2020-04-24 Out Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Reduced working hours for the corona hotline
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2020-04-23 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Postmen will record the fact of receiving postal items electronically
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2020-04-23 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Lowered threshold: The minimum threshold for the downtime allowance will be EUR 180
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2020-04-23 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Self-employed persons - part-time pedagogical or creative workers - are now also able to claim the downtime allowance.
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2020-04-23 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Laboratories are now able to use rapid molecular biological COVID-19 tests
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2020-04-23 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The government has decided to support the operation of the state joint stock company Riga International Airport in emergency situations for the total amount of 54.42 million euros
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2020-04-21 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Unemployed person where benefits ended which ended on or after 12 March 2020, and who has not found a job due to the consequences of the emergency declared by Covid-19, is able to claim unemployment benefit.
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2020-04-17 Out Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Gradual opening of health centres for all patients again under strict hygiene regulations
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2020-04-16 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
€14 million will be used to increase the capital of the three largest hospitals
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2020-04-16 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
50 percent cut in interest rates on loans for SMEs in the tourism sector and a 15 percent cut for large enterprises
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2020-04-16 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Webinar for the production of PPEs for potential and already producing private sector companies
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2020-04-15 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The Prime Minister instructs ministers to review the expenditures of state institutions and direct unused funding to mitigate the effects of Covid-19
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2020-04-15 In Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work
Offers for psychological assistance shared
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2020-04-15 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
A development group for economic stimulation has been set up on behalf of the Prime Minister
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2020-04-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Additional support for entrepreneurs with easier access to state export credit guarantees
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2020-04-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Allowing of sale of alcohol products over the internet
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2020-04-14 In Public health measures: Testing policy
Due to increasing case numbers in retail workers, the employer can send them directly to testing without need to consult GP as otherwise the case
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2020-04-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
€45 million will be spent to support the farming sector
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2020-04-09 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
Police may receive access to a register of persons with COVID-19 to ensure strict self-isolation through health ministery
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2020-04-09 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
To stick to restrictions, even during Easter holidays
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2020-04-08 In Public health measures: Testing policy
People returning from abroad with symptoms, persons in critical positions (e.g. health workers) with symptoms, referral from general practisioner (new addition to previous strategy)
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2020-04-07 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Extension: The government is extending the emergency until May 12
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2020-04-07 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Expand the range of self-employed persons who can claim the downtime benefit during the emergency caused by Covid-19
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2020-04-07 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Extension until 12th May: all international flights
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2020-04-07 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Extension until 12th May
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2020-04-07 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Government approved media support measures to ensure the creation of high-quality local content of national and regional significance
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2020-04-03 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Hygiene recommendations for taxi drivers
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2020-04-03 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Wash hands, keep distance, stay at home
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2020-04-02 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The government is expanding the range of beneficiaries for downtime benefits and tax holidays
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2020-03-30 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Specific guidelines on safety measures for public catering businesses established
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2020-03-30 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Regional busses can continue to operate but with limitations on the number of people on the bus
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2020-03-29 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
The police has the right to obtain specific information on status of whether an individual is COVID-19 infected to verify the accuracy of information given by a person
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2020-03-29 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Stricter physical distancing rules implemented: 2m rule everywhere, reduced working hours for some recreational facilities, any private activity that does not uphold the minimum distance banned
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2020-03-26 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Temporary exemption to the regulation of driving and rest times for drivers
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2020-03-26 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
8 mio. EUR for salary allowances for health workers due to increased risk and exposure
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2020-03-25 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Business information hotline established to provide support to companies
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2020-03-25 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
On public holidays and weekends, only the essential services are allowed to remain open
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2020-03-24 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Mechanisms for the payment of downtime to employees of the 40 companies most affected by the crisis, whose operating income in March 2020 has been reduced by at least 50% compared to March 2019 due to the spread of Covid-19.
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2020-03-24 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Single hotline for corona matters established
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2020-03-24 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
ALTUM program: EUR 50 million in loan guarantee financing will allow banks to restructure their loans for a total amount of more than EUR 700 million; Current assets program of a total of EUR 200 million in loans to companies
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2020-03-19 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Measures will include investment loans, working capital financing, including credit lines (credit lines and overdrafts), financial leasing and financial leasing limits to companies adversely affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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2020-03-19 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Taxpayers affected by the crisis will be able to apply for an extension of tax payment deadlines for up to three years
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2020-03-17 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
All flights internationally, with exemptions for essentials
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2020-03-17 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Latvians and people with residency will be able to enter and tourist will be able to leave.
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2020-03-17 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Individual school closure for facilities with confirmed cases
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2020-03-16 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Stores were obliged (as part of a common meeting) to take further distancing measures and precautions
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2020-03-15 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
More than 50 people for privately organized events
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2020-03-14 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
All public events are banned
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2020-03-14 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Schools generally remain open, but parents are required to provide document stating that there has been no known exposure to an infected person and that they have not been traveling abroad in the last 14 days
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2020-03-14 In Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies
No visitors to prisons allowed
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2020-03-14 In Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions
No visas issued during emergency period
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2020-03-14 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Various measures triggered by declaration (captured individually)
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2020-03-13 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Recommendation to cancel all unneccessary travel abroad
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2020-03-12 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
14 days for everyone coming from country at COVID risk
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2020-01-31 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
General meeting with health system representatives to assess potential capacities; introduction of specific surveillance algorithm
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