There are 142 new cases of coronavirus in Lithuania



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Currently, 2,842 people are still sick with COVID-19 and 2,660 have recovered.

A total of 102 people died from the coronavirus infection and 21 from other causes.

There are still 31 thousand isolated. 325 people.

As of June 1, 297 import cases have been identified.

The day before, 7,915 samples were tested for suspected coronavirus. So far a total of 823 thousand have been investigated. 175 samples.

80 cases have been associated with outbreaks

In Kaunas county, Raseiniai district, located in the Blinstrubiškės welfare home, 15 cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed yesterday. 13 people are residents and 2 employees. There are currently a total of 89 cases associated with the outbreak: 32 workers, 53 residents, and 4 secondary cases.

8 cases registered in Kaunas County last day are related to the outbreak in the Department of Cardiology of Kaunas Hospital, LSMU, of which 7 are employees and 1 is a secondary case. In total, there are currently 18 related cases: 15 civil servants, 2 patients and 1 secondary.

The fireplace related to the Kaunas State Musical Theater also continues. Last day there were 4 cases of contagion, of which 3 were secondary. An estimated 55 cases of coronavirus are now associated with the outbreak.

On the last day, 2 more COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak were registered in the Raseiniai bus fleet (4 related cases in total), 1 – related to Viduklė S. Stanevičius gym in Raseiniai district (3 cases in total), as well as 1 – related to the outbreak at UAB “Tikas” in Raseiniai (3 related cases in total).

In addition, a new chimney has been registered in Kaunas county, which is related to cases of infection in the Kaunas sports school “Startas”. Yesterday the infection was confirmed in 2 students attending classes and 1 secondary case was registered in the family. A total of 4 cases were related.

Cases of coronavirus related to leisure facilities continue to be recorded in Vilnius County. On the last day there were 4 cases of coronary disease related to hockey competitions and training (24 cases in total), 5 cases were related to the “Alfasteps” gym (in total 15 related cases), another 1 was related to the study ” Dance Harmony ”(out of a total of 26 related cases).

A new outbreak was also recorded in Vilnius Jonas Basanavičius Gymnasium, where COVID-19 was confirmed yesterday for 2 people: a teacher and a student. A total of 3 infections were associated with the outbreak. Currently, 60 high-risk people have been identified, but the information needs to be clarified and the epidemiological study is ongoing.

Another new outbreak in Vilnius is associated with the public institution “Democratic School”. The infection was confirmed to the employee yesterday. A total of 3 COVID-19 cases are estimated to be associated with the outbreak.

5 cases registered in Šiauliai county are related to the republican hospital in Šiauliai (3 employees and 2 secondary). Currently, the outbreak is associated with 71 cases, of which 26 are personal, 23 patients and 22 secondary cases.

In addition, yesterday there was a case of infection related to the Center for Community Social Services of the Parish of Radviliškis. A total of 4 related cases were recorded: 2 staff members and 2 nursing patients.

Another 3 in Šiauliai county are related to Kuršėnai hospital. All individuals are patient. A total of 11 infections have been associated with the outbreak, of which 10 are patients and 1 worker.

A new outbreak has been recorded in Kuršėnai, associated with Kuršėnai Forest Enterprise. Yesterday 1 case of coronavirus infection was confirmed (a total of 4 related cases were reported).

Yesterday 5 cases were registered in one of the wards of the Republican Hospital in Klaipeda. All individuals are physicians. The hospital identified 8 closely related colleagues who were isolated.

In Panevėžys County, 1 case is related to an outbreak at the Panevėžys Juozas Miltinis gym. The infection was confirmed to the student. To date, a total of 14 related infections have been reported.

In addition, a new outbreak was recorded in Panevėžys County, which is related to Panevėžys progymnasium “Šaltinis”. The coronavirus was confirmed yesterday to a teacher at this school. A total of 2 related cases of COVID-19 infection were reported.

The circumstances of the infection of 29 people are not clear

At this time, epidemiologists have not yet been able to determine how 29 people were infected. Epidemiological studies have shown that people did not travel abroad and did not interact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Specialists are examining the routes of these infections, so the statistics may still change if links are found between individual cases.

In Lithuania, the 102nd death from coronavirus

NVSC reports that another case of death from coronavirus was recorded in Šiauliai county last day. This is the 102nd death in the country. The deceased belonged to the age group of 70-79 years, had concomitant diseases, the COVID-19 disease in the person was confirmed on October 2.

NVSC reports that a total of 5,625 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Lithuania, 2,842 people remain ill and 2,660 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 from the Covid-19 study – 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 encouraged 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 Coronavirus 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 etiquette for 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 of 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 on. 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 should not be reused, discarded after use.

We warn that the violation of these rules may result in administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.



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