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“The situation is under control, we see that both in terms of numbers and in terms of economic development, we are closer to better countries. But you don’t have to rest on your laurels, every day will bring challenges, you need to react flexibly, “the president’s adviser told News Radio on Tuesday.
According to S. Krėpšta, the increase in the number of infections was likely after the release of quarantine restrictions, such trends are also observed in most other European countries, including Germany, Estonia and some Scandinavian countries.
The presidential adviser stressed that the health system is not yet overloaded.
“The growth in the number of infections is slower than in the spring, we have fewer hospitalized patients and deaths, and we have no outbreaks in the health system. We have a more controlled spread of the virus in society, “said S. Krėpšta.
According to the president’s advisor, to manage the situation, Lithuania will have to constantly seek a “delicate balance” between medical care and economic development opportunities.
On Monday, the Finance Ministry announced a forecast that the Lithuanian economy should contract less this year than previously thought, now estimated at 1.5 percent. decline in gross domestic product. This would be one of the smallest declines in the European Union.
According to S.Krėpšta, good economic indicators were determined by the structure of the economy, the flexibility of society and companies, as well as state support for companies.
According to the advisor, next year the state budget will continue to be in deficit, but in the long run the state must move towards financial sustainability.
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