News in light language on October 3.
Another 74 people have contracted Covid-19
More and more people are suffering from Covid 19 in Latvia.
Today, several thousand people were tested and the coronavirus was detected in another 74 people.
Most new cases are in Riga, Daugavpils and Aizpute region.
Three people were hospitalized yesterday, where a total of 24 Covid-19 patients are currently being treated.
In neighboring Lithuania, there were 125 new cases of Covid-19 last day, while in Estonia 71 and one person died.
Face masks may again have to be worn on public transport
Face masks may have to be worn again on public transport next week.
The Minister of Health Ilze Hänķele (“For Development / Par!”) Will offer the government to decide on this.
She urges everyone to be more careful not to get sick.
This means that you should not take part in events with a lot of people or travel.
If possible, work remotely.
A congress of the teachers’ union took place
A congress of the teachers’ union took place today.
It set goals for the coming years.
The trade union wants to make the profession of teacher and scientist in high demand.
Educators believe that this is possible if there are good salaries and no need to recycle.
There may also be poor air quality in Latvia in the coming days
There may also be poor air quality in Latvia in the coming days.
The air will get wetter and there will be more precipitation, but another dust cloud could come to Latvia.
Until yesterday, air quality in Latvia was poor.
It affects human health.
Especially those with respiratory problems need to be careful.
This means less walking and less exercise.
Air quality in Latvia has deteriorated in recent days due to fires in other countries.
Ludza municipality leaves money in inheritance
Ludza municipality received inheritance less than 63 thousand euros.
Julian Meks, a county resident who lived in Great Britain, bequeathed his savings to the municipality.
He emigrated abroad after World War II.
It is known that the donor himself lived modestly.
His will stated that the savings were intended for the Ludza city school, church, orphanage and hospital.
The municipality receives such a large donation for the first time.
A children’s playground will be built in Ludza for the money received.
Donald Trump is hospitalized
Covid-19 was unveiled to US President Donald Trump.
He was hospitalized.
Doctors say it’s safety after.
Trump himself says he feels good.
Some sources say his health was alarming at first, but doctors say Trump is “doing very well”.
Several people who were with him fell ill.
Covid-19 reopened Trump’s election campaign leader, councilor and three senators.
Foreign journalists will not be allowed to work in Belarus
Foreign journalists will not be allowed to work in Belarus.
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revoked journalists’ permits.
The ministry says this is not an attack on the media, but will be a new order.
The media doubts this.
They promise to continue working despite the difficulties.
Germany celebrated the 30th anniversary of its reunification
Germany today celebrated the 30th anniversary of its reunification.
The main event was not as big as planned due to the coronavirus.
The official ceremony took place at the Church of St. Peter and Paul in Potsdam.
It was attended by senior state officials.
As large gatherings were not allowed, a number of smaller events took place.
They have been going on since the beginning of September.
Tennis player Alona Ostapenko lost in an important game
Latvian tennis player Alona Ostapenko lost in an important game today.
In the third round of the French Open, she lost to Paula Badosa Hiberta of Spain.
The two tennis players met for the first time.
Tomorrow will be windy
On Sunday, both at night and during the day, it will be windy all over Latvia.
Tonight mostly cloudy, in many places it will rain.
Tomorrow is a day – changing clouds and more rain on the Latgale side.
It will be sunnier in Kurzeme and Zemgale.
A moderate but gusty A, SE wind will blow.
Air temperature at night + 10… + 15 °, during the day air temperature + 17… + 22 °, in some places + 15… + 17 °.
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