Added to list of countries affected by coronavirus infection: isolation will be required upon return from 4 more countries

Currently, in the countries of the European Economic Area less than 16 cases per 100,000. The population indicator is in 6 countries: Norway, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Hungary and Latvia. Currently, the morbidity rate in Lithuania is 15.5.

In a global context, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia and Jamaica were added to the list of affected countries, but Australia, Kenya, Djibouti, Swaziland and St. Martynas Island.

It should be noted that people who have been exposed are considered returnees or arrivals from countries included in the list of countries affected by coronavirus infection or who have traveled through the affected countries. Isolation is mandatory for them. However, isolation is not required when people travel by plane without leaving the airport transit area or from a country not affected by a coronavirus infection via Poland, where only necessary stops are provided, such as refueling, hygiene, etc.

In addition, if a person has traveled by air or by sea from the affected country, they must complete and send to the specialists of the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) an NVSC registration confirmation or a paper questionnaire completed at the airport or port maritime. And if a person has traveled by land, they must register with the NVSC no later than 12 hours after their return or arrival in Lithuania.

Foreigners from countries included in the list of countries affected by coronavirus infection, if morbidity in the country of origin or transit has exceeded 25 in the last 14 calendar days, they must not have been in possession of 72 hours. a coronavirus test carried out during the period prior to arrival in Lithuania and a negative response received, except for the exceptions provided in the order of the Minister of Health.

Lithuanian citizens and persons legally residing in Lithuania who come from countries included in the list of countries affected by coronavirus infection, if the incidence in the country of origin or transit exceeded 25 in the last 14 calendar days, it should not be earlier than 72 hours. a coronavirus test performed prior to arrival in Lithuania and a negative response received, or within 24 hours after arrival in Lithuania, please contact the 1808 hotline or other coronavirus infection testing institution, except for exceptions provided for in the order of the Minister of Health.

The list of most affected countries is updated weekly, taking into account epidemiological indicators in foreign countries.

The Ministerial Order in the list of affected countries can be found HERE.

You can find more information and tips for travelers HERE.