After eight people contracted Covid-19 in Gulbene municipality, today an order will be issued on safety measures to limit the spread of the disease, which will be similar to the restrictions that were in force during the state-declared emergency, says Normunds Audzišs (ZZS).
He stressed that the responsible specialists have consulted with the epidemiologists of the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) about further action. “In order to prevent the spread of the disease, we have decided to act very cardinally. The order will come into force immediately after its issuance. The restrictions for the population will be very similar to those that were in force during the emergency,” said Audzišs.
He explained that the restrictions would apply to employees of all 56 municipal institutions. The residents of the county will also be informed about the issued order live. Audzišs admitted that there has been a recent decline in caution in society, so there will be strict conditions for observing a distance of two meters, a reminder of mandatory personal hygiene and visiting less frequent public places if there is no special need.
“The new school year is approaching and it is important for us to act responsibly now to prevent the spread of the disease on a larger scale, and on September 1, students could start studying in person,” said Audzišs.
According to SPKC data, by July 27, eight cases of Covid-19 were registered in Gulbene region. According to the data of the Central Statistical Bureau, this year there were actually 19,771 inhabitants in Gulbene municipality.
LETA has already reported that in Gulbene region, the incidence of Covid-19 was detected for the first time on July 22.
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