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The new procedure is planned by order of the Minister of Health Aurelijus Veryga, which entered into force on Saturday October 17. The changes take into account the current needs of the country’s population.
Voters in contact may leave the place of isolation
Isolated individuals who do not experience coronavirus symptoms should be treated once and for up to 3 hours. will be able to leave the place of isolation. The Ministry emphasizes that the exemption only applies to people who have been in contact with COVID-19 and only during a four-day pre-vote, which will take place from October 19 to 22. from 7 pm to 8 pm
Voters must arrive at early voting centers by their own transportation. They are advised to go one by one. It is mandatory to return to the isolation site immediately after voting.
Protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth (masks, respirators, etc.) must be worn when voting.
Voters with COVID-19 and isolation will not be able to vote early, but will still have the opportunity to vote at home.
An exception to isolation is when visiting nearby graves.
Isolation is not compulsory for Polish citizens and people legally residing in Poland who come to Lithuania to visit the graves of passersby from October 30. until November 2.
Furthermore, the isolation requirement does not apply to Lithuanian citizens or people legally residing in Lithuania who will visit nearby graves in neighboring Poland on the mentioned days.
It will be possible to agree to be isolated by phone and online.
Another innovation of the isolation rules is that consent to isolation will be available from now on not only in writing but also in other ways.
Those who have been or are suspected of having been exposed to COVID-19 to COVID-19 will no longer have to sign a paper isolation consent form if they are informed by the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) of the need for isolation if information on mandatory isolation is obtained and consent is given. phone while recording a call.
Individuals in isolation will also be able to receive a consent form by SMS and email. by mail.
Exceptions for athletes, seafarers and Polish citizens
SAM recalls that the exclusion exception also applies to highly qualified athletes, sports professionals, sports instructors, sports medical personnel participating in international tournaments, for whose organization separate international rules on the management of coronavirus have been established and approved.
Furthermore, from now on, isolation is not mandatory for seafarers arriving in Lithuania after a trip or shift at sea.
Isolation is also not required for people coming from Poland when traveling for work, study, agricultural activities or medical care.
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