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Economy and Innovation Minister Aušrinė Armonaitė says that with the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus from the British strain, the possibility of a return to stricter mobility restrictions cannot be ruled out.
“I hope that the companies we just opened can operate safely using the trial opportunities. This is my expectation. Due to the limitations, we see that there are municipalities where we observe the dominant British strain of coronavirus, and there are municipalities where the situation is much better. So, apparently, it is promising to talk about restrictions on the mobility of people, “said the minister on Tuesday at” 15 minutes. “
“I understand that it bothers everyone, and I understand that the mental health of society is affected by not seeing our loved ones, we will appreciate it. But we may go back to movement restrictions, ”added A. Armonaitė.
Nor can we live in perpetual quarantine. Therefore, the plan to open up the economy will have to be sustained.
At that time, evaluating the possibilities of opening the economy and businesses more gradually, A. Armonaitė emphasized that even with the deterioration of the epidemiological situation, it will not be possible to continue the quarantine forever.
“We have submitted proposals to the Ministry of Health regarding the opening of outdoor cafes. We understand that perhaps not everyone wants to open up. (…) What will it be like? We need more data. We know that the number of infections is increasing For example, the British strain COVID-19, which is more contagious, is already dominating in Vilnius. Unfortunately, certain restrictions will have to be maintained. But current events remain similar: we will not be able to live in quarantine forever. Then the plan to open the economy will have to stay, “he emphasized.
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