The situation with COVID-19 is serious: the disease has returned to medical institutions, it is spreading in leisure activities and in isolation, almost 14 thousand. population

“There is really no talk of universal quarantine, and there are sectoral measures in place, what should be implemented and in which municipalities outbreaks occur, and trying to do so, both by stopping the events and taking the opportunity to transfer at least part of the education to the distance learning, “he added. A.Veryga.

When asked what would have to happen for the quarantine to be introduced, the Minister was unable to answer: “Unfortunately, you will not receive a response from me as all conditions are being evaluated. Even if we see that the situation has deteriorated in some areas, this is still not a sufficient reason to suddenly undergo a universal quarantine. “

However, according to him, treatment institutions will receive changes for coronavirus in the near future.

Doctors will be evaluated more intensively.

„The testing strategy itself will change: mandatory tests for hospitalized patients will return to medical institutions, more intensive tests for doctors working in medical institutions, as well as strict rules for patient care, ”announced the Minister on changes. protected from the entry of viruses.

According to him, it is planned to limit massive events: fairs, city festivals, where it is not possible to enter visitor registration, to limit flows.

“It just came to our knowledge then. It is possible that there is a clear recommendation for the municipalities, because the municipalities organize this type of events and issue permits,” said A. Veryga.

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Assessing the spread of COVID-19, R. Lingienė expressed concern about cases of illness in family celebrations, non-formal education activities for children, and leisure activities for adults, such as dance or singing classes.

“Fireplaces are caused by these activities or after family celebrations,” he said.

Local quarantine will not be announced yet

Among other things, the NVSC spokeswoman stressed that the coronavirus had returned to treatment facilities.

“During August, COVID-19 was approved for 27 health professionals, on September 59. You can see that this infection is gradually returning to health institutions,” said R. Lingienė.

One of them is the Radviliškis Hospital, although it is not limited to a fireplace. Specific measures have been taken in the Radviliškis district municipality due to the spread of COVID-19.

“The main objective is to define the limits of the chimney and locate it, what is currently being done, and to my knowledge, today from 2 pm A mobile point will start operating, where all interested residents of Radviliškis will be able to explore. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity, “taught R. Lingienė.

At Radviliškis Hospital, she says, “there were” problems “in taking infection control measures, with the hospital tasked with implementing certain requirements.

“If they are not implemented, it is known that there will be a responsibility for the administrator,” said the Health Minister, but added that the municipality, as founder, must demand it first.

R.Veryga stated that the chimney in Radviliškis is under control and it is not planned to announce the local quarantine here.

“We do not see the need for this and we still do not have such recommendations from epidemiologists. The chimneys are managed in those institutions where the infection has spread,” said the minister.

It would be nice to refrain from traveling there for a week.

However, he urged not to visit this city unnecessarily: “To visit Radviliškis, when the municipality has made a decision on the facts, apparently there will not be much left and what to visit there. Of course, people who are planning to visit relatives or go to work would be good to refrain from traveling there for a week until the situation clears up. “

During September, 26 medical cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed at Radviliškis Hospital, 7 at Raseiniai Hospital, and 2 at Kelmė Hospital.

The case will have to isolate 175 people in the theater

In Vilnius County, the main focus of epidemiologists is on two fireplaces: the City Dance health and dance studio and the GymPlius sports club. 10 and 12 coronavirus cases are associated with these sites, respectively, noted R. Lingienė.

According to her, the coronavirus was also detected during the last day in a person who worked at the National Opera and Ballet Theater and the “Lietuva” ensemble.

“175 people who have been exposed to high risk are connected with it,” emphasized R. Lingienė, adding that the number of people who have been exposed has increased en masse.

“We attend events, we actively communicate, children go to educational institutions, employees go back to work after the holidays, people gather, gather, which makes the infection spread. Now the point is to manage the chimneys, trace the contacts and maintain security measures, ”said Health Minister A.Veryga.

The NVSC representative also drew attention to the number of COVID-19 cases: during the three days of the weekend, the number of cases was registered almost as much as in all of July.

“A total of 249 cases of the disease were registered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, while, for example, only 275 cases of the disease were registered throughout July. This clearly shows the seriousness of the epidemiological situation, ”noted R. Lingienė.

According to her, in the three weeks of September, excluding Monday, 886 cases have already been registered, of which 880 were in April and more than 550 in March.

The coronavirus is spreading in three educational institutions

“In other words, although the situation is under control, we have clear signs that we must remember the lessons learned during the spring and winter,” he warned.

By age, a higher incidence of COVID-19 was observed among young people in September

“Of the 886 cases registered so far, 44 percent. It consists of people under 35 years old, 40 percent. – 36-60 years old, the elderly represent only 16%. Of all cases identified during September”, R. Lingieninė commented.

To date, the coronavirus has been associated with 65 educational institutions, but the infection is said to have spread only slightly within three.

“This infection reaches other institutions from homes, vacations, clubs and similar activities,” said R. Lingienė.

During the press conference, the cooperation agreement of five major medical institutions in the country was also announced: Santara Clinics, Kaunas Clinics, Klaipėda University Hospital, Šiauliai and Panevėžys Hospitals. The agencies agreed to continue cooperating to try to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

Currently, 1,511 people in the country suffer from coronavirus, and almost 14,000 people are in isolation. sick people, who have been in contact with the infected and come from the affected areas. The biggest focus of COVID-19 is in the Radviliškis Hospital, with which 63 cases of coronavirus are associated.

A record 99 new COVID-19 cases per day were reported on Saturday. A total of 179 new coronavirus cases were reported over the weekend, with 70 reported on Monday. here.