In this study, the ANN approach was applied to
analyze COVID-19 new cases in Latvia. The employed data covers the period 1
January 2020 – 25 March 2021 and the out-of-sample period ranges over the
period 26 March – 31 July 2021. The residuals and forecast evaluation criteria
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stable. The results of the study indicate that daily COVID-19 cases in Latvia
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directions, there is need for the government of Latvia to ensure adherence to
safety guidelines while continuing to create awareness about the COVID-19
pandemic.
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