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Currently there are 152 cases (of those for which epidemiological studies have been carried out) of cases in which the circumstances of the infection of individuals are not clear, that is, epidemiological studies have shown that the people did not go abroad and did not contacted those confirmed. COVID-19 cases.
Cases recorded in outbreaks
On Friday, 17 cases of coronavirus infection were recorded in connection with the outbreak at Marijampolė “Giedruma” nursing home, of which 14 are residents and three are employees. A total of 29 COVID-19 cases were associated with the outbreak.
16 cases of coronavirus infection registered yesterday are related to the outbreak in the Skemai welfare home located in the Rokiškis district, of which 15 are residents and one employee. More than 80 cases of COVID-19 related to this outbreak have been reported in the last month.
Another ten cases of coronavirus infection, confirmed yesterday, are linked to an outbreak in a social care home in Utena, nine of whom are residents and one worker. A total of 41 outbreaks have been reported in recent days.
Nine cases registered yesterday are related to the outbreak at the Varniai Nursing and Support Treatment Hospital in Telšiai district. All individuals are patient. A total of 22 infections have been linked to the outbreak, recorded since mid-January.
Yesterday a new outbreak was recorded at a construction company in Telšiai, where seven related cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. A total of nine infections were associated with the outbreak.
Another new outbreak was registered at a car repair company operating in Šiauliai. Currently, a total of nine cases of coronavirus infection are associated with the outbreak.
On Friday, the outbreak was also registered in a metal products company operating in the Klaipėda district. A total of five cases of coronavirus infection were associated with the outbreak. In addition, a new outbreak was detected at a wood processing plant in the Kretinga district; a total of three COVID-19 cases are associated with the outbreak.
In addition, cases were reported yesterday, according to epidemiologists, related to outbreaks in the Visaginas social care home, the Kazlų Rūda social support center, the Kalvarija care and employment center, the Padvariai social care home of the Kretinga district, the Macikai welfare home in Šilutė district.
In addition, COVID-19 cases have been reported in connection with outbreaks in furniture manufacturing and sewing companies operating in Visaginas, financial company in Vilnius, Vilnius heat supply company, utility company in Telšiai, service company Vilnius public transport, Klaipėda oil, wood industry, furniture manufacturing company, Vilnius food industry enterprises.
In addition, outbreak-related cases (two or more cases) were recorded in Visaginas kindergarten-kindergarten “Gintarėlis”, Kazlų Rūda kindergarten-kindergarten “Pušelė”, Klaipėda district preschool institution Klaipėda “Mini darželiai”, Klaipėda’s kindergarten-kindergarten “Giliukas”,
According to currently available data, 105 cases related to outbreaks in families were recorded in Lithuania on the last day.
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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 Coronavir 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 don’t normally 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 participants do not show any signs of respiratory infection. Participants are asked to follow the etiquette of coughing and sneezing, 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 are the most vulnerable group in the 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 places of mass concentration, take care of hygiene, if possible, use the services that are provided remotely.
Persons 6 years of age and older must wear nasal and oral protective equipment in enclosed public spaces (public transportation, shops, 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 when visiting leisure and amusement 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 a person’s 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 when touching or removing it, it is necessary to wash your hands. Disposable masks must not be reused, thrown away after use.
We warn that failure to comply with these rules may lead to administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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