LW #87: A Small COVID Bump and News From July 7th - 14th, 2020

15/07/2020 59 min
LW #87: A Small COVID Bump and News From July 7th - 14th, 2020

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Episode Synopsis

What was feared to be a COVID-19 spike here in Latvia seems to have been more of a bump or a blip, with reported daily cases back down to the low single digits after a worrisome few days of double digit positive cases. Otto and Joe discuss the ongoing situation and its effects on the economy and society, as well as a wide range of other stories including a potential year-round toll for visitors of Jūrmala, radars to trap drivers blowing red lights, a steep discount for people looking to buy a German manor, the first female colonel in Latvian history, and someone in a whole lot of trouble for illegally felling oak trees.

Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aarzemnieki, used with permission

Weather theme:
Smooth Jazz (am) by Backing Track Ninja
Source: https://backingtrackninja.bandcamp.com/track/smooth-jazz-am

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