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On November 1, a conflict between police officers and a masked citizen broke out in Plungė. Police officers told the man to put on a mask, but he disobeyed. There was a dispute, a citizen without a mask was arrested and taken away by a police car.
The video aroused passions
The video was seen and shared by thousands of Lithuanians, and there was a heated debate about what was wrong with this situation: police officers or a citizen who refused to wear a mask?
“How can anyone use so much violence for a mask?” One man commented in the video.
However, there were those who were horrified not by the behavior of the police officers but by the actions of the man himself and those gathered at the scene.
“A free man does not live in a lonely forest, but in a community. If he is honest, he must follow general rules that protect him and not those around him,” commented another user of social networks.
Police: we reacted harshly
Andromeda Grauslienė, head of the communications subdivision of the Klaipėda County Police Chief’s Station, says that the police officers strictly react to similar situations and wrote two protocols for the citizen visible on the record.
“One under article 45 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. for not wearing the mask in one public place, another – for failure to comply with the requirements of legal officials, “says A. Grauslienė to the news portal tv3.lt.
A police spokeswoman says the man’s behavior seen in the search is intolerable and officials are encouraged to react strongly to such behavior.
“We urge the public to be vigilant and wear masks in public places in such a tense situation, with an increasing number of people suffering from the virus, and in cases like Plung’s, the police officers will not tolerate it and will react with force to guarantee public order and human security “. says A. Grauslienė.
Masks are mandatory in Plungė
In Plungė, as in twenty other municipalities, quarantine has been introduced, making the wearing of masks mandatory in all public places, both outdoors and indoors. The masks must be used by people over 6 years old. elderly.
Masks should be used so that they completely cover the mouth and nose. The Ministry of Health recommends that you do not touch your hands while wearing the mask, and it is necessary to wash your hands when touching or removing it. Disposable masks must not be reused and must be discarded. It is noted that the violation of these rules may lead to administrative responsibilities and a fine of between € 500 and € 1,000.
The quarantine in Plungė is valid from October 26 and is valid until November 9.
Other SAM recommendations
Residents are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water as often as possible, use disinfectants, and follow the cough and sneeze etiquette. It is very important to take care of environmental hygiene, the frequent ventilation of the premises, the daily cleaning of the surfaces used both in the 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 observe cough and sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene, and a 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 COVID-19 in a specific 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 population with a high risk of serious complications from coronavirus infection. It is recommended that people from these population groups have as little contact as possible with other people, avoid mass gatherings, take care of hygiene and, if possible, use the services that are provided remotely.
The quarantine regime is currently valid in 21 municipalities: Vilnius and Vilnius district, Kaunas, Klaipėda city and district, Šilalė, Širvintos, Telšiai, Trakai, Elektrėnai, Joniškis district, Jurbarkas district, Kelmė district, Kretinga district , Marijampolė, Pasvalys district, Plung district, Skuodas district, Šiauliai district, Švenčionys district municipalities, as well as extended quarantine in Raseiniai district municipality.
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