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As Simon’s adviser to the president said after the meeting, the president believes that the quarantine restrictions now in place are appropriate for the situation in the country. The experts who advised the President have also proposed similar measures, but unfortunately they were taken later than expected.
On Tuesday, the president spoke with the minister about the need to strengthen the NVSC.
“We know the fact that certain functions and activities are not performed as well as they should. It is necessary to strengthen the institution,” he said.
The center’s head, Robertas Petraitis, has been receiving a lot of criticism lately. However, according to S.Krėpšta, a person’s problem is not the main one in this case.
Asked whether the president had ever invited Petraitis for an interview, the president’s adviser said the presidency maintained contacts with the institution, its head and other leaders.
A.Dulkys told reporters on Tuesday that the head of the NVSC has already provided him with written answers to the questions posed, which will be evaluated on January 7.
“Based on your assessment, I will decide the next steps. Do we need any other more formal explanations?” I plan to have an interview with the director of the center. It is important to understand how you view your own responsibility. Also, how can we move forward on this issue? “, Said.
The Minister said that he was not informed about the resignation of one of the heads of the NVSC, nor did he know the reasons for his resignation. About that Giedrius Nariūnas retiresBNS reported.
Vaccine supply volumes are clear at the end of March
Speaking about the vaccination process, S.Krėpšta said that SAM will present a vaccination plan on Tuesday.
According to him, it is important to know the number of individuals in each group.
“There is positive news that there is more clarity on the supply of the first Pfizer and BioNTech vaccines for the first quarter of this year. It is clear in the supply each week, after a specific dose of vaccines, the quantities until the end of the first trimester, ”he said.
Minister A. Dulkys said that the vaccination process will be monitored and data related to vaccination will be released to the public.
“In this way, we will act proactively to reduce any problems or doubts about vaccine distribution in one form or another in the future,” he said.
When asked what Lithuania is doing to clarify the situation regarding vaccines, A. Dulkys said that no EU country would be satisfied and would say that they are satisfied with that timing and quantities of vaccines; everyone has higher expectations.
“The EU coordinator for vaccines is the EC, it works with all countries, defends everyone’s interests,” said the minister, emphasizing that questions about vaccine supply could be answered by the Commission.
No coronavirus mutations detected in Lithuania
Speaking of travel to / from the UK, the Minister said that our requirements are more stringent than in Latvia and Estonia.
“The panel of experts is examining how the government could make a greater contribution to scientific and other research on the various strains of the virus. We will have news of actions in the future,” said the minister.
According to him, as far as research has been carried out in Lithuanian laboratories, we do not know of any mutation in the virus.
“Although experts believe that in theory it could be in all countries as of September, we may not be aware,” he said.
Photo by Arno Strumila / 15min / Arūnas Dulkys
A.Dulkys announced on Monday that priorities on how to vaccinate against COVID-19 have now been completed.
“Today, we have finished setting priorities with the Board of Experts and we plan to present them. There you will see the entire sequence, from the medical community to all the other groups. ” 15min.lt in the studio, he said.
According to him, after the preparation of this plan, he will remain to receive vaccines and ensure the fluidity of logistical and organizational measures.
BNS recalls that the first doctors who worked with COVID-19 patients started vaccination in Lithuania. Earlier it was announced that increased vaccination is planned for all hospital staff, as well as ambulance personnel and high-risk patients. Subsequently, it is planned to vaccinate doctors working in mobile points, fever clinics, residents and employees of nursing and assistance institutions.
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