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114 new cases of coronavirus were detected in Lithuania per day, the total number of cases in the country reaches 4,184, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday.
Currently 1,778 people are still infected with coronavirus and 2,298 have recovered.
A total of 89 people have died since COVID-19 and 19 people have died from other causes.
The isolation contains 18 thousand. 599 people.
As of June 1, 261 import cases had been identified in Lithuania.
During the previous day, 6028 samples were analyzed in laboratories. A total of 744 thousand. 174 samples for suspected coronavirus.
This week, starting September 21. until September 27. Including, residents of the districts of Švenčionys, Tauragė, Jurbarkas, Raseiniai, Trakai, Šiauliai, Radviliškis, Rokiškis, Mažeikiai, as well as the cities of Vilnius and Šiauliai will undergo more intensive tests for the coronavirus (COVID-19). These 11 municipalities have a higher incidence than other Lithuanian municipalities.
The National Center for Public Health (NVSC) reports that 114 cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were confirmed in Lithuania last day. 43 of them were registered in Kaunas, 37 in Vilnius, 22 in Šiauliai, 7 in Klaipėda, 3 in Panevėžys and 1 in Marijampolė and Utena counties.
After contact with patients, according to epidemiologists, 92 people became infected. The specialists could not determine the circumstances of the infection in 16 people. In addition, during the last day, 6 import cases were recorded in Vilnius County of: 3 from Great Britain, 1 each from Ukraine, Sweden, Spain.
72 cases are associated with chimneys
9 cases of coronavirus, confirmed yesterday, are related to the whole “Lietuva”. A total of 23 related cases have already been recorded, including those confirmed yesterday.
The cases registered in Vilnius yesterday 8 are related to the dance studio City Dance. It is currently estimated that 33 cases of coronavirus are associated with the outbreak.
2 more cases in Vilnius county are connected to the fireplace in the “Gym Plus” sports club. There are currently 22 cases of infection associated with this outbreak.
Also, the circumstances of the infection of 2 people are related to Vilnius Gabija Progymnasium. One person is a student, the other is a secondary contact, that is, a family member. An estimated 24 cases are currently associated with the outbreak.
In addition, 2 cases confirmed yesterday, according to epidemiologists, are related to hockey training. A total of 11 cases have already been linked to the outbreak.
Case 1 is also related to S. Stanevičius Progymnasium in Vilnius. A total of 5 related cases were registered.
In Kaunas County, Raseiniai, 7 cases were approved for members of the “Šatrija” choir. A total of 9 related diseases have already been recorded.
In addition, 6 cases related to the outbreak were approved in Raseiniai municipality (21 related cases in total), 4 – related to a functioning kindergarten in Viduklė (8 cases in total), 2 – related to the fireplace in the Raseiniai Hospital (19 related cases in total). Another 2 cases registered yesterday were related to the fireplace in the Viduklė S. Stanevičius gymnasium in the Raseiniai district (a total of 3 related cases were confirmed).
Another case in the Raseiniai district is associated with a fireplace in the Viduklė outpatient clinic. In total, an estimated 4 chimney-related cases, including the one approved yesterday.
In Kaunas, case 1 is associated with a fireplace in a scholarly high school; A student was confirmed with COVID-19 disease. A total of 3 cases have already been linked to the outbreak at this facility. Also, yesterday there were 2 cases related to the fireplace in Kaunas K. Grinius Progymnasium: the coronavirus was confirmed for the students who were in isolation. A total of 9 cases are already associated with this educational institution.
In Šiauliai County, 5 cases related to the Republican Šiauliai Hospital were recorded. There are currently a total of 24 coronavirus cases associated with this facility.
Radviliškis Hospital also had 5 cases: 2 employees and 3 patients. A total of 107 related infections have already been confirmed here: 59 patients, 38 employees and 10 secondary contacts, that is, people who are not currently treated by the hospital and are not members of the staff.
Also yesterday, 3 cases related to chimneys were recorded in Šiauliai kindergartens. The first case was confirmed for an employee of the “Bitė” kindergarten, the second – for an employee of the “Three Dwarfs” kindergarten, whose infection circumstances are related to the fireplace in the “Kregždutė” kindergarten, with the one that currently relates the circumstances of infection of 5 people.
A new approach was registered at Kuršėnai Hospital. Yesterday 3 cases of coronavirus were confirmed. All individuals are patient.
A new chimney has also been fixed in Kelmė, where 2 new cases have been confirmed, related to Kelmės pieninė.
In addition, another 20 people, according to epidemiologists, became infected after contact with people who were confirmed to have coronavirus, but the cases are not classified as sources of infection based on currently available data.
The circumstances of the infection in 16 people are unclear.
At this time, epidemiologists have not yet been able to determine how 16 people were infected. Epidemiological studies have shown that people did not travel abroad and did not interact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Specialists examine the routes of these infections, so statistics may still change if links are found between individual cases.
NVSC reports that a total of 4184 cases of COVID-19 disease have been confirmed in Lithuania, 1778 people are still sick, 2298 – 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. .
Images of how the Covid-19 study is carried out, in a video report.
Updated recommendations
SAM remembers that the use of protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth is mandatory in closed public spaces. Residents are urged to wash their hands with soap and water as often as possible, to use disinfectants, and to follow 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 Coronavir Hotline (tel. 1808), or contact your family doctor for a consultation. 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.
In public, avoid direct contact with people with whom you normally do not interact, and 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 follow the etiquette of coughing and sneezing, 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 group in the 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.
Persons 6 years of age and older must wear nasal and oral protective equipment in enclosed public spaces (public transportation, shops, service places, etc.), unless 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. 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.
Masks should be used so that they completely cover the mouth and nose. 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, discarded after use.
We warn that the violation of these rules may lead to administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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