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After contact with people confirmed by coronavirus, epidemiologists estimated that 97 people were infected. In addition, during the previous day there were 3 cases of importation from Poland, Ukraine and Russia. At that time, 25 people did not identify the circumstances of the infection.
74 cases are associated with outbreaks
7 cases registered yesterday are related to the Siauliai Republican Hospital. Of these, 1 person is a patient, 1 employee and 5 secondary cases, that is, relatives of employees. To date, a total of 63 cases related to this outbreak have been reported: 22 patients, 21 staff, and 20 secondary cases.
8 cases approved yesterday are related to Radviliškis Hospital, of which 4 are employees and 4 are secondary cases. A total of 163 cases are associated with the outbreak: 65 patients, 67 staff, and 31 secondary cases.
In Šiauliai County, 6 more Kelmės pieninė-related cases were recorded, of which 4 are employees and 2 are secondary cases. A total of 27 outbreak-related cases were recorded: 20 workers and 7 secondary cases.
In addition, 6 cases in Šiauliai are associated with an outbreak in one of the courses at Šiauliai University (ŠU). A total of 13 related cases were registered. As previously reported by the NVSC, this outbreak is associated with COVID-19 cases in Raseiniai.
There are also more cases related to the “Danijus” sewing house in Radviliškis. 3 related cases were registered in the last day. It is estimated that a total of 8: 5 employees and 3 secondary cases are associated with the chimney.
Three cases registered in Panevėžys are related to the Panevėžys Juozas Miltinis gymnasium. The coronavirus was confirmed in 3 students last day, and a total of 11 COVID-19 cases have already been linked to the outbreak. In this school, education for students in isolation is organized at a distance.
At that time, 2 cases in Telšiai County were associated with an outbreak in Mažeikiai District Municipality. Both people are employees of the institution. Currently a total of 19 related cases are registered.
The coronavirus infection cases confirmed yesterday in Vilnius 3 are related to the hockey competition, which took place on September 19. In Elektrėnai (18 cases in total). As previously reported, the NVSC encourages individuals, as well as those who have participated in or observed the competition, to contact NVSC specialists to assess their individual risk due to the potential risk exposure they may have. The data can be submitted electronically on the NVSC website.
5 cases of coronavirus, confirmed yesterday in Vilnius county, are related to the dance studio “Dance Harmony”. A total of 12 related cases of coronavirus were reported. NVSC for this study on September 30. had issued a recommendation to temporarily suspend the activities of the dance studio.
Another case in Vilnius County is associated with fencing training. It is estimated that 6 cases of infection are associated with the outbreak.
In Kaunas yesterday, 4 cases related to the outbreak were recorded at the Kaunas State Musical Theater. All cases are secondary, 2 of these people work in the Kaunas State Philharmonic. A total of 47 outbreak-related cases are estimated to have been reported. Yesterday, NVSC organized a remote meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Culture and its subordinate institutions. It addresses current issues, both in terms of coronavirus prevention and COVID-19 monitoring.
Another 6 cases, confirmed yesterday, are related to the outbreak at the Kaunas County Police Chief Commissariat (VPK), of which 5 people are employees and 1 is a secondary case. Currently a total of 17 related cases are registered.
4 cases in Kaunas county, Raseiniai, are related to the outbreak in Raseiniai district municipality (in total – 50 related cases), 2 – in Raseiniai hospital, people are employed (in total 26 related cases) . Another case of infection in Raseiniai is related to the Raseiniai Viktoras Petkus basic school: the person is an employee, a total of 5 related cases of coronavirus were recorded.
Yesterday 1 case of COVID-19 was confirmed at the Blinstrubiškės welfare house located in the Raseiniai district. A person is an employee. A total of 56 cases were registered: 112 employees, 40 residents and 4 secondary cases.
Two new outbreaks were also recorded in Raseiniai. The first – in the Raseiniai “Saulutė” nursery school, the infection was confirmed yesterday for 2 employees. A total of 3 related cases were registered.
The second case is related to the outbreak at the Raseiniai Primary Health Care Center (PSPC). A total of 3 related cases were registered.
NVSC also reports that, together with the Raseiniai District Municipality, it has submitted a request to the administrations of large industrial companies operating in the Raseiniai District to ensure that employees of these companies are tested for COVID- 19 prophylactically.
The circumstances of the infection in 25 people are unclear.
At this time, epidemiologists have not yet been able to determine how 25 people were infected. Epidemiological studies have shown that people did not travel abroad and did not interact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Specialists are examining the routes of these infections, so the statistics may still change if links are found between individual cases.
NVSC reports that a total of 5081 cases of COVID-19 disease have been confirmed in Lithuania, 2474 people are still ill, 2494 have recovered.
For their part, public health professionals urge people to follow all measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection: hand hygiene, coughing, sneeze etiquette, use of personal protective equipment, physical distance and more. .
Updated recommendations
SAM remembers that the use of protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth is mandatory in closed public spaces. Residents are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water as often as possible, use disinfectants, and follow the cough and sneeze etiquette. It is very important to take care of the environmental hygiene, the frequent ventilation of the premises, the daily cleaning of the surfaces used both at home and at work.
In case of acute signs of upper respiratory infection, it is necessary to stay home and consult the Coronavirus Hotline (tel. 1808) or consult your family doctor. When visiting shops, pharmacies, markets, other open and closed public places, it is advisable to keep a safe distance of at least 2 meters from other people.
After close contact with COVID-19, isolation at home or elsewhere is required for 14 days after the last day of exposure. The isolation rules must be strictly adhered to throughout the isolation period.
When you are in public, direct contact with people with whom you do not normally interact is encouraged, and it is recommended to avoid mass gatherings if possible. It is advisable to give priority to activities in open spaces.
When organizing a large personal celebration, it is recommended to postpone it if possible. Otherwise, it is advisable to limit the number of participants to ensure that the participants do not show any signs of respiratory infection. Participants are asked to respect cough and sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene, and safe distance.
Travelers are advised to postpone unnecessary local and international travel. In preparation for the trip, it is advisable to assess the epidemic situation of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) in a particular country, the need for the trip and the risk of possible quarantine (isolation) when returning to Lithuania. During the trip, it is recommended to avoid contact with sick people, observe hygiene, consume safe food and water.
Chronic patients and people over 65 are the most vulnerable population with a high risk of serious complications from coronavirus infection. Individuals from these population groups
It is recommended to ensure the least possible contact with other people, avoid places of mass concentration, take care of hygiene, if possible, use the services that are provided remotely.
People over 6 years of age must wear nasal and oral protective equipment in closed public spaces (public transport, shops, service places, etc.), unless the service cannot be provided while the recipient is wearing a mask. It is not necessary to wear the mask when exercising in sports clubs and when visiting leisure and amusement parks, when it is not possible to provide the service with the mask on. Face masks cannot be used by people with disabilities who cannot use them due to their health or whose use may be harmful to their health.
Face masks that completely cover the mouth and nose should be worn. When using the mask, it is important not to touch it with your hands, and when touching or removing it, it is necessary to wash your hands. Disposable masks must not be reused, thrown away after use.
We warn that violation of these rules may result in administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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