The situation remains threatening: quarantine extended in Raseiniai district



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The Minister of Health, Aurelijus Veryga, proposed to the Government to extend the local quarantine. This is because the situation in this area remains particularly unfavorable, although it has slightly improved.

“The epidemiological situation of coronavirus infection in the Raseiniai district municipality remains particularly unfavorable. 2020 October 19 According to data from the district municipality of Raseiniai, the rate of cases of coronavirus infection is 839.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days (a week ago the rate was 1,156.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants). Currently 17 percent. The circumstances of the cases are unknown, they are not related to the identified outbreaks or imported cases, but the number of diseases in families is increasing ”, we wrote in the draft resolution.

The Ministry is also concerned about the information received from the Kaunas Hospital of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences about two deaths from coronavirus detected in the residents of the Raseiniai district.

Also the situation in social service institutions. For example, in Blinstrubiškės welfare homes – 148 cases, in Raseiniai social service center – 9 cases), in Raseiniai hospital – 33 cases, in educational institutions – 64 cases. And in public service institutions: 117 cases.

The proportion of positive coronavirus infection tests detected during the week was 5.91% of all tests performed.

Therefore, taking the situation into account, the draft resolution proposes to extend the duration of the quarantine regime in the territory of the municipality of the Raseiniai district until 2020. November 6, 24:00.

Instructions remain the same

The quarantine in the Raseiniai district was due to end this Friday.

It is mandatory to wear face protection everywhere, to work and study remotely, as well as to limit the opening hours of cafes, shops and other places until midnight.

In public transport, a distance of one meter must be maintained between passengers and vehicles must be constantly disinfected.

It is proposed to leave the place of residence only when going to a place of commerce, work, medical institution or other services, as well as when going to vote in elections.

All events and gatherings in open and closed spaces are prohibited, except elections.

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