He noted that in Latvia they will refuse to divide countries according to the principle of risk groups due to COVID-19, but will retain control of medical documents.

“As a result of the lifting of restrictions, entry into Latvia will become more accessible, including from Russia, from where entry was possible only in significant cases,” RIA Novosti quotes Bekeris.

In September, the Latvian authorities added Ukraine to the list of countries in which there is a “serious health risk” for the population due to the situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus infection.