Seimas Spokesperson: In my opinion, we are basically in a different situation than summer or fall.

“I think the situation is unpredictable, dynamic, I’m talking about a pandemic. It is necessary to weigh the steps in it, especially with regard to layoffs, decisions that are adjusted every week taking into account the latest morbidity indicators, ”says the Spokesperson for Seimas.

Asked if it would be time to talk about more pronounced releases, the politician said that the prime minister and experts welcome the possibility of launching local releases.

“On Thursday, the Liberal Movement proposed a possible solution: local liberations. We also discussed this proposal with the Prime Minister. Overall, it looks positive. Both the prime minister praised him and the mayor, especially in those municipalities. where there have been no diseases for some time. Experts appreciate this too, so I hope we have local releases in the near future as this is probably the most cautious step, but it could be the first step towards slightly lower restrictions, but It would also be a very cautious step. ”Says the Speaker of the Seimas.

“I think that next week one or another decision could be made on the municipalities that enter or will soon enter the green zone,” added the interlocutor.

When asked who should be the last word, the interlocutor assured that the word of the experts is very important for this Government, but that the responsibility ultimately lies with the politicians.

“I am convinced that the final decision and responsibility always rests with the politicians, and I would not agree with what is often accused of the government being too diligent in following the instructions and advice of the experts. From the beginning, the experts’ proposal to close the kindergartens, and this was not the case, considering the psychological consequences of the whole, the political decision was made not to take it into account. It may not have allowed the numbers to improve so quickly either, but looking back at the first wave and the last period, we note that most of the decisions were made in a chaotic manner. The fact that more information is being published now, most of the decisions taking experts into account, is a great advantage, ”said the president of Seimas.

When asked what to do to avoid a third wave of the virus, the politician stressed that we are now laying a solid foundation to return to a normal rhythm of life.

“In my opinion, we are basically in a different situation than in the summer or fall, because vaccinations are already being carried out, there are municipalities where educators will have received two vaccines and will have immunity in the coming weeks. And now you need to have a little patience. I fully understand the anxiety and the desire to return to normal life as soon as possible, it will definitely happen, but walking in small steps is completely justified, ”said the Spokesperson for Seimas.

Last day, 654 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Lithuania, 19 people died, the Department of Statistics reported on Friday.

Additionally, four more coronavirus deaths were included in the overall death statistics when the actual date of death is earlier.

1,314 people recovered from COVID-19 last day.

In Lithuania, since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has affected 185 thousand people. 601 people, 135 thousand. 406 people recovered, 44 thousand. 957 – tebeserga.

2908 people have died from coronavirus in the country.

Last day, 1,408 people received the first dose of the vaccine and 6,295 people received the second dose.

In Lithuania, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered to a total of 77 thousand people. 425 people, both doses: 37 thousand. 165 people.

Last day 7,623 investigations were carried out in the country for suspected coronary artery disease