Health Alert: Latvia Extends State of Emergency until April 6 and Implements Stricter Travel Restrictions – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (February 5, 2021)

Location: Latvia

Event: Latvia Extends State of Emergency until April 6 and Implements Stricter Travel Restrictions.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our COVID Information Page.

On Friday, February 5, the Cabinet of Ministers confirmed that state of emergency in Latvia will be extended until April 6, 2021. For the full announcement, please visit: https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/arkartejo-situaciju-pagarina-lidz-6-aprilim-pastiprina-prasibas-klatienes-tirdzniecibai-un-valsts-robezas-skersosanai.

Updated Restrictions from February 8 until April 6

Education:

  • Some students meeting specific criteria will be permitted to have individual on-site consultations at educational institutions.  Please see the website of the Cabinet of Ministers for more information.

Services/ Shopping

New Travel Restrictions from February 11 until February 24

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