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A case was identified in Šiauliai. The person has not gone anywhere, works in a store. On July 22, when he returned from work, he developed clinical symptoms: fever. Until the disease, July 21. it didn’t work because I had a day off. Two people in close contact were identified. An epidemiological study is currently underway.
Another case was established for one person in the Molėtai district. From July 18. he was in isolation due to contact with individuals with previously confirmed coranavirus infection. Feel the symptoms of the disease: runny nose, muscle pain, no smell. The person contacted two family members.
In Vilnius County, Šalčininkai District, a festival participant in Šalčininkai fell ill. Symptoms were felt on July 16. He did not visit any place after the celebration, since he had to isolate himself from the first confirmed cases related to this celebration.
Another case has been identified in the Šalčininkai district, this time an import case from Great Britain. The person flew from London to Vilnius on the night of July 23 at approximately 1 p.m. 30 minutes. Wear a protective mask. He was last on the job in the UK for the last time on July 10 because he was unable to work due to pain in his hands.
The case in Vilnius is related to the outbreak in the Kėdainiai district. The person is caring for an infected grandson on a farm in the Tauragė district. Researched on diseases in the family. When he arrived at the farm on July 15, he did not visit any place because he had bought enough food.
The case was confirmed in Vilnius on July 12. a person who came to Lithuania from the Sultanate of Oman and was immediately isolated. The person does not feel any symptoms. Identify two contacts who joined.
A confirmed case in Vilnius County contacted an already isolated UAB TOKS employee with a sick colleague on the job. The outbreak at this company is related to a family celebration in Salininkai. Currently, 4 diseases have already been registered with the company. And this is the fifth secondary case of the outbreak in Salininkai.
During the last day, a total of 2008 people were diagnosed with coronavirus in Lithuania, 299 people are still sick, 1616 people have recovered, 84 people are isolated. Eighty-five people died from COVID-19, and another 13 people infected with coronavirus died from other causes. As of June 1, 78 import cases had been registered in Lithuania. National Laboratory of Public Health July 26 10 a.m. Data: Yesterday, samples analyzed for suspicion of coronavirus: 2079. To date, a total of samples analyzed for suspicion of coronavirus: 502,690 (of which 139780 were mobile points).
Key information about coronavirus
Coronavirus is a virus with a new structure that has never caused human infections before. Its main symptoms are similar to those of the flu: fever, cough, shortness of breath and other respiratory problems. In more severe cases, coronaviruses cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, or death.
There is no specific treatment for the new coronavirus infection, only symptomatic treatment. Patients can be completely cured, depending on their condition and when treatment is started.
To avoid coronavirus, it is recommended to follow the general hygiene rules: wash your hands with warm soapy water, disinfect your hands, follow the sneeze and cough label, ventilate the facilities at least 2-3 times a day, clean the rooms daily. Frequently used surfaces in the room (eg nightclubs). tables, bedsteads and other bedroom furniture), use protective equipment, avoid meetings, stay at least 2 meters away from other people.
Modified case definition
The Ministry of Health (SAM), taking into account the changes related to travel, which came into effect on June 1. , clarifies the definition of the case. Hereafter, possibly ill, i. and. in case of suspicion, a person with characteristic symptoms of a coronavirus infection (COVID-19) who has traveled or lived in foreign states that are included in the list of countries published by SAM every Monday by decision of the Head of State Emergency Operations. It establishes the preventive measures that must be taken when returning from these countries.
In addition, a symptomatic person who has had close contact with a sick or potentially infected person during the past 14 days will also be considered a suspected infected coronavirus infection.
The Ministry of Health (SAM) recalls that, after evaluating the epidemiological situation in Lithuania, starting June 1, tests for coronavirus infection will be carried out in accordance with the new procedure. Preventive tests are expected to be carried out on the basis of the municipality’s epidemiological indicators or, in other words, on the basis of a risk assessment in a specific municipality. Patients experiencing symptoms, as well as hospitalized patients on a planned basis and after outbreaks of infection, such as those infected in a dormitory, will be specifically investigated.
It is expected that all people who develop at least one symptom of an acute respiratory infection, that is, and. temperature, cough, shortness of breath and more. Additional symptoms include sudden loss or weakening of smell or taste. Less specific symptoms include headache and muscle aches, chills, tiredness, vomiting, or diarrhea.
As before, all persons referred by specialists from the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) who work in pockets of infection, such as when a case is diagnosed in a dormitory-type residence, will be examined. In addition, tests will continue to be carried out to confirm that the person has already recovered, the so-called repeated tests.
This means that not all travelers arriving or returning from abroad without exception will have to undergo a test, as is currently the case. They will check to see if you experience typical symptoms of a coronavirus infection.
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