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This is the highest number of cases per day since the beginning of a pandemic.
PHOTO GALLERY. VUL Santara Clinic
According to the Ministry, a total of 253 people have died since COVID-19, up from 244 the day before.
For other reasons, 94 people infected with COVID-19 died: three more than the day before.
COVID-19 still affects 24 thousand people. 284 people were recovered – 7247.
There are currently 91,000 people in isolation. 202 people.
During the last day, 15 thousand. 64 samples for COVID-19, 1 million have been analyzed since the beginning of the pandemic. 162 thousand 33 samples.
Earlier on Friday, the Department of Statistics announced that 2,062 infections had been recorded in the last day.
In hospitals, COPID-19 treats 1,205 people and 87 in resuscitation
1,205 people are being treated for COVID-19 in Lithuanian hospitals, 87 of whom are in resuscitation, the Ministry of Health (SAM) reported on Friday.
According to the ministry, 595 patients are being treated with oxygen masks and 58 people are undergoing artificial lung ventilation.
Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has infected 31,000 people in the country. 878 people, 24 thousand. 284 are still sick, 7247 people have recovered.
The ministry indicates that of 16,5 thousand. almost 9.2 thousand hospital beds were occupied.
More than half of the resuscitation beds were occupied: 351 of the existing 660 and a third of the beds with artificial lung ventilation equipment were occupied – 202 of 604.
6.3 thousand. about 1.9 thousand beds were occupied with oxygen, of which almost 6.3 thousand. the oxygen beds occupied more than 1.9 thousand. Data were provided by 60 out of 61 hospitals.
A total of 253 people died from coronavirus in Lithuania, and another 94 people died from other causes.
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, 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 respect cough and sneeze etiquette, 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 years of age are the most vulnerable 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 crowded places, take care of hygiene, if possible, use the services that are provided remotely.
Persons over 6 years of age must wear nasal and oral protective equipment in enclosed public spaces (public transportation, stores, 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 visiting amusement and leisure parks, when it is not possible to provide the service while wearing the mask. 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 it is necessary to wash your hands when touching or removing it. Disposable masks should not be reused, discarded after use.
We warn that the violation of these rules can lead to administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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