Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-01		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.
2020-07-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government approves the creation of an alternative investment fund to support large companies affected by Covid-19
2020-07-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures EUR 3.2 million will be allocated to cover the cost of Covid-19 treatment
2020-07-14		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work families will be able to receive psychotherapy services
2020-07-11		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;
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings the allowable number of visitors to cultural events has been increased
2020-07-01		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).
2020-07-01		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.
2020-06-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Funding has been provided to the sports industry to mitigate the effects of Covid-19
2020-06-26		Public health measures: Testing policy Anyone will continue to be able to take the state-funded Covid-19 test
2020-06-26		Public health measures: General recommendations Information on international passenger transportation to Latvia and going abroad
2020-06-18		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
2020-06-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Wage subsidy of 50% for 3 months for companies hiring unemployed persons
2020-06-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Tour operators will be able to submit applications to the CRPC to cover the repatriation costs of Latvian travelers
2020-06-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension until 30th June: Benefits and tax measures (e.g. downtime payments)
2020-06-10		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Permits for international passenger transport will no longer be issued by the Minister of Transport
2020-06-10		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The State Employment Agency will resume on-site customer service
2020-06-10		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Number of visitors to cultural events increased: indoors up to 100 people, outdoors up to 300 people
2020-06-10		Social distancing: Schools closure  Pre-schools will be able to start working as usual
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Reminder to uphold hygiene restrictions even after lifting of state of emergency
2020-06-10		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
2020-06-09		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Teleconsultations at doctors office to continue even after state of emergency lifting
2020-06-09		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Physicians, teachers and social workers need to be especially careful with hygiene measures
2020-06-09		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Conditions for the operation of companies after the end of the emergency established
2020-06-09		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Conditions for the operation of commercial and catering enterprises after the end of the emergency established
2020-06-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Special refund policy for touristic trips that were cancelled due to COVID-19 established
2020-06-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government allocates 10.6 million euros to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 emergency in public cultural institutions
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced COVID-19 now part of the list of occupational diseases
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidelines for the organization of work in public administration institutions published
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system All health services restored again
2020-06-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures € 2 billion will be invested in sectoral modernization, infrastructure development and social protection
2020-06-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Aid for mitigation of Covid-19 granted to fisheries, aquaculture and fisheries and aquaculture product processing enterprises
2020-06-02		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Returning from countries with a relatively low incidence won’t require self-quarantining
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Amateur art groups are allowed to practise again, though while upkeeping the social distancing measures (e.g. 2m distance)
2020-06-01		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
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Children’s camps are allowed again
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Members of the Latvian Olypmic or Paralympic team are allowed to train without the 2m distance
2020-05-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Further gradual reopening of services within the healthcare system
2020-05-25		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14 day quarantine for everyone arriving from abroad (except for Baltic citizens)
2020-05-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Tourism marketing project started: #Discover LatviaSafe
2020-05-21		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings People arriving at air ports will no longer be tested for COVID-19
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced "Covid-19 for Mitigation" programme launched with research into limiting spread of virus in population
2020-05-19		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Order on ensuring hygiene measures at airports, in connection with reopening of airspace, developed
2020-05-19		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
2020-05-16		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Not extended and thus expires
2020-05-15		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
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Baltic states agreed to open internal borders between the three countries
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Technical specification for sewing face masks at home established
2020-05-14		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
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Increase of childcare allowance for a child under two years of age
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures A one-time supplement to the state benefit for a disabled child has been set at 150 euros
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension until 9th June
2020-05-13		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Launch of tracking app; voluntary use
2020-05-13		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)
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension: Discounts on public transport services for school technicians, vocational school students, disabled persons and large families
2020-05-12		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks mandatory on public transport
2020-05-12		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
2020-05-12		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Minister of Transport may make exceptions on case-by-case basis for international passenger transport
2020-05-12		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Extension until further notice: visa only processed for essential workers (e.g. humanitarian or health workers)
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Schools closure  Sports activities may be organized, except for children younger than seven and not as competition style
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Schools closure  Extension until further notice: adult education classes may only be conducted remotely and children camps continue to be banned
2020-05-12		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures New limits are set for the payment of state aid to electricity producers, to reduce electricity costs for households
2020-05-12		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
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restriction on the operation of shopping centers on weekends and holidays lifted
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Bars, restaurants and cafes to reopen under strict regulations
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Postponing of inspection of storage tanks for hazardous substances
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension until further notice: ban on gambling facilities
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Recommendation to public administration to continue working remotely as much as possible
2020-05-12		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)
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Religious institutions allowed to reopen under certain restrictions (e.g. max 3 hours)
2020-05-12		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)
2020-05-12		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)
2020-05-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Latvian courts will gradually resume hearing cases in person
2020-05-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension until 30th June: downtime benefits
2020-05-07		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns In connection with easing of public gathering limitations, call for individuals to now carry a greater responsibility
2020-05-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic package for the tourism and travel industry as one of the hardest hit
2020-05-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Supervision fee in construction sector temporarily suspended
2020-05-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Custody benefits have been increased
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The borrowing limit for local governments is increased by 150 million euros to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government approves Latvia’s Stability Program for 2020-2023, including COVID-19 related measures
2020-04-30		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
2020-04-30		Social distancing: Schools closure  Extended and thus exams for 9th grade students cancelled
2020-04-30		Social distancing: Schools closure  Some exam periods will take place
2020-04-30		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns To keep up safety measures also on weekend
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Criteria for phasing out restrictions have been defined by government
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 75 million EUR for the implementation of measures to promote the energy efficiency of building
2020-04-28		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
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Expansion of range of self-employed people who are eligible for downtime benefits
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Water meter readings can only be transmitted electronically or by telephone
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Reduced working hours for the corona hotline
2020-04-23		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Postmen will record the fact of receiving postal items electronically
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Lowered threshold: The minimum threshold for the downtime allowance will be EUR 180
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Self-employed persons - part-time pedagogical or creative workers - are now also able to claim the downtime allowance.
2020-04-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Laboratories are now able to use rapid molecular biological COVID-19 tests
2020-04-23		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
2020-04-21		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.
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Gradual opening of health centres for all patients again under strict hygiene regulations
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system €14 million will be used to increase the capital of the three largest hospitals
2020-04-16		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
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Webinar for the production of PPEs for potential and already producing private sector companies
2020-04-15		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
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Offers for psychological assistance shared
2020-04-15		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
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional support for entrepreneurs with easier access to state export credit guarantees
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Allowing of sale of alcohol products over the internet
2020-04-14		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
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures €45 million will be spent to support the farming sector
2020-04-09		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
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns To stick to restrictions, even during Easter holidays
2020-04-08		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)
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension: The government is extending the emergency until May 12
2020-04-07		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
2020-04-07		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension until 12th May: all international flights
2020-04-07		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 12th May
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government approved media support measures to ensure the creation of high-quality local content of national and regional significance
2020-04-03		Public health measures: General recommendations Hygiene recommendations for taxi drivers
2020-04-03		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Wash hands, keep distance, stay at home
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government is expanding the range of beneficiaries for downtime benefits and tax holidays
2020-03-30		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Specific guidelines on safety measures for public catering businesses established
2020-03-30		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
2020-03-29		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
2020-03-29		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
2020-03-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Temporary exemption to the regulation of driving and rest times for drivers
2020-03-26		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 8 mio. EUR for salary allowances for health workers due to increased risk and exposure
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Business information hotline established to provide support to companies
2020-03-25		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services On public holidays and weekends, only the essential services are allowed to remain open
2020-03-24		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.
2020-03-24		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Single hotline for corona matters established
2020-03-24		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
2020-03-19		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.
2020-03-19		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
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension All flights internationally, with exemptions for essentials
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Latvians and people with residency will be able to enter and tourist will be able to leave.
2020-03-17		Social distancing: Schools closure  Individual school closure for facilities with confirmed cases
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Stores were obliged (as part of a common meeting) to take further distancing measures and precautions
2020-03-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings More than 50 people for privately organized events
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All public events are banned
2020-03-14		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
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies No visitors to prisons allowed
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions No visas issued during emergency period
2020-03-14		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Various measures triggered by declaration (captured individually)
2020-03-13		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation to cancel all unneccessary travel abroad
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14 days for everyone coming from country at COVID risk
2020-01-31		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system General meeting with health system representatives to assess potential capacities; introduction of specific surveillance algorithm