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RSU’s International COVID-19 Conference Brought Together Around 4,500 Participants From 40 Countries

President of the Conference, RSU Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons' introductory remarks In his opening remarks, Health Minister Daniels Pavļuts emphasised the importance of careful analysis in order to make informed decisions Uldis Mitenbergs, Head of the WHO Representation in Latvia, stressed the importance of keeping health issues at the top of the public agenda RSU is a science university of national importance. The rapid growth in research was outlined at the opening by RSU Vice-Rector of Sciences, Agrita Kiopa RSU lecturer, resident Valdis Ģībietis The event opened with an energetic introduction by talented singer Katrīna Gupalo together with guitarists Gints Smukais and Rihards Lībietis The number of participants grew steadily over the course of the event and had by Friday morning already reached 4,500 participants, both online and in person, from 40 countries Introductory presentation by Vivian Bremer, epidemiologist at the Robert Koch Institute What can we learn about collective behaviour during COVID-19? Introductory presentation by Prof. Wolfgang Gaissmaier, University of Konstanz RSU International COVID-19 Conference Impact, Innovation and Planning Opening speech of the second day - Prof. Ģirts Briģs' insights into the COVID-19 situation in Latvia Prof. Ivars Austers looks at nationalistic and patriotic views in the context of the pandemic From broad themes to deeply specific analysis - Prof. Jurģis Šķilters looks at the impact of COVID-19 on space and smell perception Asst. Prof. Ieva Libiete takes a look back at how pandemics have ended historically
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