The health authorities in Latvia reported a significant increase in hospital occupancy within the Kurzeme region, prompting the National Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) to take action by redirecting patients to other medical institutions. This decision was made during a meeting of the State Operational Medical Commission, which assessed the emergency medical situation and hospital conditions across the country. Currently, the Kuldīga Hospital has nearly filled its therapeutic profile beds, while the Liepāja Regional Hospital is limited in its capacity to admit patients with neurological profiles.

In light of the overwhelmed hospitals, the NMPD has been authorized to transfer patients to the nearest suitable hospital to provide timely assistance, indicating a coordinated effort to manage patient flow and maintain healthcare services efficiently. This measure reflects the serious strain that healthcare services are under in Kurzeme, caused by various factors including seasonal illness fluctuations and increased demand for medical attention.

Furthermore, hospitals in Kurzeme and Zemgale, along with major university hospitals in Riga, have been instructed to prepare for potentially larger patient volumes and to ensure that they are capable of receiving acute cases. This proactive strategy aims to mitigate the impacts of high occupancy rates and ensure that all patients in need receive adequate medical care in a timely manner, which is particularly critical during these challenging times.