News in light language on December 18 / Article

News in light language on December 18

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Britain considers involvement in the war with Russia unlikely

If Russia invades Ukraine, it is very unlikely that Britain and the Allies will get involved in the war with Russia. This was announced by the British Minister of Defense Ben Wallis. Wallis said Britain could help Ukraine strengthen its army. The British minister believes that Russia will be deterred from invading Ukraine by severe economic sanctions.

Russia withdraws from the agreement to observe other countries from the air

Russia announced on Saturday that it had withdrawn from the Open Skies Treaty. The States Parties to this Agreement may observe each other ‘s military installations and activities from the air. The United States also withdrew from the treaty under President Donald Trump. Trump blamed Russia for violating the treaty. Russia denied its guilt and hoped Joe Biden’s administration would reverse Trump’s decision. However, the Baiden administration also believes that Russia is violating the agreement.

52 migrants are trying to cross the Latvian border with Belarus illegally

52 migrants tried to cross the Latvian-Belarusian border illegally on Friday. This is the lowest number this week. In previous days, Latvian border guards prevented up to 80 attempts to enter Latvia illegally. The head of the State Border Guard, Guntis Pujāts, described the situation on the Latvian-Belarusian border as tense.

The number of people seriously ill with Covid-19 is declining in hospitals

There has been a reduction in the number of patients with severe Covid-19 in hospitals. For the first time since the beginning of October, the number is below 90. The total number of Covid-19 patients has also decreased. 515 patients with severe disease are being treated in hospitals and 87 patients with severe disease. 8 infected people died on Friday. One of the dead was vaccinated.

The incidence of Covid-19 is slowly increasing

Meanwhile, the incidence of Covid-19 continues to rise slowly. The infection was discovered in 910 people on Friday. Of these, 371 have been vaccinated. The 14-day cumulative number of cases has risen to 521 per 100,000 population.

New Year’s fireworks are canceled in Paris

The authorities in the French capital, Paris, announced on Saturday that the new New Year’s fireworks will be canceled due to a new form of the coronavirus omicron. All the festivities planned for December 31 in the Champs Elysées have been canceled. The French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, compared the spread of the Covid-19 omicron in Europe to lightning because it spreads very fast.

In Germany, a third of the population will avoid the unvaccinated at Christmas

One third (35%) of Germans surveyed will try to avoid unvaccinated people during the Christmas holidays. In the survey, people said that they would pay special attention – they would distance themselves and wash their hands. Some Germans said they would ask for a quick test before meeting someone. Meanwhile, 29% of respondents do not care whether people get vaccinated or not. Germany is currently experiencing a fourth wave of coronavirus.

Winter bird watching is reported

Ornithologists call for winter bird sightings to be reported so that they can be compiled into a winter bird atlas. The Atlas of Birds contains information about which birds are found in Latvia when and where. Observations will be collected by February 28 next year. The involvement of the population is important to obtain more complete information, because ornithologists are unable to explore every place in Latvia during the short winter days.

Weather forecast

Cloudy weather is expected in Latvia on Sunday, it will be clear at times. Rain in many places, wet snow, also snow. The roads will be slippery. West, northwest wind 4-9 meters / second, on coast 7-12 meters / second, gusts 15-19 meters / second. Air temperature at night 0 .. 5 °. Day 1 .. 5 °. During the day the temperature will drop by a few degrees.

Mostly cloudy weather in Riga. Occasional rain, wet snow. West, northwest wind 7-12 meters / second, gusts 15-18 meters / second. Air temperature night and day 2 .. 4 °.

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