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“I think we have to wait patiently for those three weeks and I have no doubt that the result will be. We really need to stabilize this exponential increase so that it no longer exists, to stabilize the situation in health institutions, ”S. Skvernelis told reporters gathered at Seimas.
According to him, if the results improve after three weeks, the government will gradually relax the restrictions and bans.
“If there is no result, the only way is to ‘tighten the screws’, but that would probably be the most difficult and not a very good way,” the prime minister said.
According to S. Skvernel, if the measures currently adopted do not work, new restrictions will have to be introduced, which would reduce the number of social contacts. Still, the prime minister believes that it would cause extremely serious economic and psychological harm to society.
“I think again, what our doctors, government experts say, that those states that were the first to go into quarantine, the result is achieved quickly enough. I hope that Lithuania is no exception and we achieve that result, “said S. Skvernelis.
According to the prime minister, while there are responsible authorities who will oversee compliance with quarantine requirements, the people themselves must be held accountable first and foremost.
“If we try to fool ourselves, wear a mask and keep our distance just because the government needs it here, there will be nothing here. We will have very tragic consequences. You just need to trust the scientists, the doctors who provide those recommendations that are validated. and tested. <...> Everything here depends on us. Absolutely, “said S. Skvernelis.
The head of government assured that the introduction of the curfew would require the declaration of a state of emergency in the country. S. Skvernelis assured that he does not currently see any basis for such actions, but these decisions will already be in the hands of the new Seimas.
Since Saturday, the government decided to introduce universal quarantine for three weeks to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Lithuania.
Food: take away only
During the quarantine, the activities of public catering establishments, restaurants, cafes, bars, discotheques and other entertainment venues, casinos and gambling establishments are prohibited, except the provision of take away food.
Stores, supermarkets, markets and other public outlets can continue to operate with an area of at least 10 square meters per buyer.
The service points must also provide an area of 10 square meters for the customer or serve no more than one person.
The activities of health service centers that provide recreational services, as well as visits to cultural, recreational, entertainment and sports institutions are prohibited. Highly qualified athletes will be able to train as well as individual workouts will be allowed.
All cultural, entertainment, sporting events, celebrations, fairs, festivals and meetings of commercial and non-commercial people in a public place at a predetermined time in open and closed spaces in public places, with the exception of high-level sports competitions, are prohibited. level without spectators.
The requirement also does not apply to funerals attended by no more than 10 people and the number of family members is not limited.
The government also plans to provide support if quarantine restrictions reduce operators’ turnover by at least 30 percent and at least 40 percent of economic operators in the sector also experience a reduction in turnover.
Masks become mandatory
A government decree stipulates that groups of no more than five people can be in public places, except family members, and a distance of at least two meters is required between people or groups of people.
People over six years of age will be required to wear masks in public places, except for people who exercise in open spaces, the requirement does not apply to athletes in competitions and judges, as well as during the provision of service when the service does not can be toasted while the recipient is wearing a mask.
In addition to masks, people with disabilities can be disabled if they cannot wear the mask due to their medical condition. It is recommended that these people wear a face shield.
Masks will not be required outside the residential area – cities, towns, villages, single-family homes, gardeners associations – when there are no other people within a 20 meter radius, except family members.
Restricted travel on urban, long-distance, and suburban regular passenger transport routes – seats are only allowed at a distance of at least one meter.
It is also recommended to restrict circulation for unnecessary reasons and to leave the place of residence only for work, shopping, medical care and other services, not to hold private parties in private spaces or organize them with the participation of up to 10 people with masks.
It is suggested to limit close contact with other families and members or meet with no more than two families or household members wearing masks.
Kindergartens and primary classes continue to function
Kindergartens and primary classes remain open in accordance with safety requirements, and education in schools in accordance with primary and secondary education programs is carried out at a distance or in combination with distance education all days, except in special schools.
The non-formal education of children is provided at a distance or interrupted, except in programs that ensure the management of the flow of people, maintaining a safe distance and other organized conditions in the open air.
On the premises, the non-formal education teacher will be able to work with a group of no more than five students, providing an area of 10 square meters per student.
Non-formal adult education must be carried out remotely or detained, except for groups of up to five people, providing an area of 10 square meters per person and subject to other conditions.
Patient attendance is prohibited
Health facilities must operate to ensure the management of patient and visitor flows, and the decision on outpatient services will be made by the specialist who provides them, after evaluating the patient’s health status.
Dental, maternal and neonatal care services, immunization services for children and adults will be provided under the immunoprophylaxis program, as well as services for disease prevention programs and health certificates in the form of contact.
The heads of the health care institution shall ensure that the personal health care services in the institution are provided in accordance with the approved plan of planned inpatient and outpatient personal health care services prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Minister.
Visits to patients in health institutions are prohibited, except with the permission of the director of the institution or another person authorized by him for patients with extremely serious conditions, patients under 14 years of age and mothers.
The state also has a state-level emergency, the third level of preparedness of the civil protection system is fully prepared. The state of emergency in the country was declared on February 26.
The pandemic quarantine was previously introduced into the country on March 16 and was valid until June 16.
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