EENA2021 Statement on Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Last update: 01 October 2021

Information notice on admission to EENA2021

Presently in Latvia, events such as the EENA annual event are ONLY OPEN to those participants who:
1. can prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or
2. have recovered from it in six months before the event.

As per current rules set by the Latvian Authorities, people presenting only a negative PCR test WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to enter the event venue.

Please take this information into account when registering or if you have already registered.

You can check the validity of your Covid-19 certificate here.

Further information:

·        Current requirements to prove vaccination or recovery from Covid-19

·        List of countries and related entry rules to Latvia for travelers (updated every week by Latvian authorities)

·        Epidemiological safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 infection (set by Latvian authorities)

Please check this webpage for regular updates. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the EENA team.

Further Safety Measures within the conference and exhibition

EENA is compliant with the local government guidance on managing the risk of Covid-19 and follows closely any changes to the safety measures implemented by the Latvian authorities. To further ensure the safety of all our exhibitors, partners, delegates, contractors, speakers, and staff, EENA will apply the following SAFETY MEASURES and will STRICTLY ENFORCE them during the event.

  • Face masks are mandatory at all times during the event with an exception for speakers while on the stage and for all the participants when they eat and drink;
  • Social distancing measures will be implemented, especially in all meeting rooms;
  • Provision of extra masks, disinfection gels, and hand sanitary stations will be available to delegates;
  • Protocoles for lunches and coffee breaks have been designed to limit all possible touching points;
  • Delegates staying at the conference hotel will be provided with their conference entry badge upon hotel check-in;
  • A-rapid antigen test will be provided to each participant for the complimentary testing before the event;
  • The hotel has improved its ventilation system so as to increase air circulation and quality and to monitor other parameters such as carbon dioxide levels and adds more air when needed;
  • Frequent, thorough cleaning and disinfection of all hotel public areas, toilets and touchpoints of the event venue will take place;
  • Extra cleaning and disinfection of frequent touching points of the exhibition stands’ and halls have been added;
  • Contactless payments will be available for a safer and speedier service at the hotel restaurants and bars.

What are Radisson Hotels’ priorities to ensure the safety of conference participants?

Here is the latest info on Covid-19 in Latvia

New procedures for entry to Latvia have been revised as of 1 September! Find them listed below.

Overview of entry requirements

Restrictions on entry to Latvia that you would have to comply with depend on:

  • which country you are coming from and;
  • whether you have been vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 in the past six months.
    Please find below the list of countries and related recommendations for travellers.
List of countries and recommendations for travellers

Information page about the spread of Covid-19 in Latvia including important phone numbers and FAQs created to provide the most recent updates on safety measures in the country.

COVID-19 RELATED PHONE NUMBERS AND INFORMATION IN LATVIA

Detailed information on the safety measures implemented in Latvia to reduce the spread of Covid-19, as well as a summary of the benefits that apply to fully vaccinated persons and persons who have recovered from Covid-19 in the past six months in the link provided below.

Covid-19 control measures

Where to get tested for Covid-19?

IMPORTANT NOTE: It’s highly recommended to book your Covid-18 test a few days upfront. The most secure way to schedule testing is to call on number 8330 or +371 67334433. Operators speak English.

By email: covid@laboratorija.lv (send: Name, Surname, Date for the test, Phone number)

Working hours: 

On working days: 8.00-20.00
On Saturdays: 9.00-15.00
On Sundays and holidays: 9.00-12.00

CLOSEST TESTING LABORATORIES (ONLY WITH PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT MADE BY PHONE) to the Radisson Conference Hotel are two testing points are from MFD Healthcare Group:

  • Address: Aspazijas Bulv.3 (at the Opera house. 10min walk)
  • Address: Brivibas street 75
  • For express test (ready in 6 hours): Buļļu street 9 (15min drive with a taxi)

CLOSEST TESTING LABORATORY WITHOUT MAKING PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT: ADDRESS – MERĶEĻA STREET 10

Working hours:

Mon-Thu: 8:00-18:00

Fri: 9:00 – 14:00

Sat-Sun: Closed

For people from outside the EU: an additional 19 EUR to prepare QR code necessary for their country.

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