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In Valmiera – diesel leakage

An accident occurred at the East-West Transit oil depot in Valmiera.

Approximately 30 tons of diesel fuel leaked from the railway tank.

The responsible services limit pollution.

Most diesel fuel is discharged to special collection facilities.

The services monitor the rainwater drainage system.

If people notice pollution at urban rainwater drainage points, they must report to the State Environmental Service

Covid-19 is discovered in Latvia by another 109 people

Last day, Covid-19 was discovered in Latvia for 109 people.

This is the highest number of cases detected in a single day to date.

Ten Covid-19 patients were hospitalized.

A total of 42 Covid 19 patients are being treated in hospitals.

Five have a severe course of the disease.

In neighboring Lithuania, another 142 people became infected with the new coronavirus, but one died.

In Estonia – 45 new infections.

Covid-19 opens in Kolka

Mass disease with Covid-19 was detected in Kolka fish processing company “Līcis-93”.

So far, 20 sick workers are known.

The company employs more than 200 people.

The company is currently suspended.

In Europe, Covid-19 is more restrictive

More and more people in Europe are suffering from Covid-19.

States are introducing stricter assembly rules.

In Poland, a face mask will be mandatory in all public places from Saturday.

French cities already have closed bars and limited crowds for private events.

For the time being, governments are trying to avoid broad restrictions that would have a detrimental effect on the economy.

Trump will not take part in the virtual debate

US President Donald Trump will not take part in a virtual debate with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

Trumps believe it cannot infect others with the new coronavirus.

The organizers of the debate said that the second debate would take place remotely to ensure the safety of all those involved.

Nobel Prize in Literature – American poetess Louise Glick

This year’s Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to the US poet Louise Glick.

Gick, 77, is known for focusing on childhood and family life.

She has previously received the Pulitzer Prize and the US National Book Award for her collection of poems.

With the Nobel Prize, Glick is entitled to a cash prize of 950 thousand euros.

On Friday, the Swedish Academy will announce the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Collect signatures on the restriction of international sports events

The public initiative portal “Manabalss.lv” is starting to collect signatures on the restriction of international sports events during Covid-19.

The authors of the initiative refer to the infection of athletes in several teams.

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