Before Easter, there are already queues in some stores: they ask you to go one by one, the police will control more actively

On Friday afternoon, Delfi photographers photographed the queues of shoppers at the Lidl store on Rinktinės street. Queues are also recorded near shops in Kaunas.

Traders have been asking for purchases ahead of time since the beginning of the week; shops will be closed on Sundays. Residents are asked to compile a list to meet the necessary security requirements.

According to the Lithuanian Trade Companies Association, traders are prepared for a possible higher flow of buyers these days. Strict traffic restriction requirements will be met, so buyers will likely be asked to wait as traffic increases.

It is observed that customer flows are lower in the early morning, from 8 am to 10 pm, and in the afternoon, from 8 pm to 10 pm A family member is also asked to go to the store.

Stores will be closed on Sundays.

No major retail chains will be open on Easter Sunday, April 4. In some places, the working hours before and after these holidays will also be reduced.

As previously announced, the Maxima, Iki and Lidl Lietuva stores will be closed on Sunday and will open as usual on Monday, the second day of Easter. Norfa stores will be closed on Sundays and less the day before and after holidays: Saturdays until 8 pm and Mondays from 9 am to 9 pm.

The Rimi retail chain has reported that the stores will be closed on the first day of Easter and will operate regular hours on the second day, but during the quarantine part of the Rimi retail stores will work shorter hours.

Police reinforce control of public spaces

The police, as usual, will randomly inspect the stores on Easter weekend; residents can also report violations. In March alone, the police inspected 8,137 businesses, including outlets. 158 economic operators were warned, 14 lawsuits were initiated for the infractions identified.

“The activities of places of commerce, like other economic entities, are among the priority activities of the police, ensuring control of the quarantine regime, and will continue to be controlled,” the Police Department commented on Thursday.

Supermarkets must ensure that people comply with the space, distances and other restrictions established in supermarkets, as well as that people do not gather at the entrance of supermarkets.

“The police will respond to the reports received and there will be random inspections of the supermarkets. As a consequence of the infractions detected, the responsibility can extend both to those in charge of the supermarkets and to the people,” warn the officials.

Failure to comply with quarantine requirements can lead to administrative penalties ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 euros.

During the festive period, not only the control of movement between municipalities will be strengthened, but also the control of public spaces, self-isolation and economic entities. Police support will be provided by sponsors from the police, Lithuanian police schools, PAGD, SBGS, VST, military police officers, members of the Lithuanian Rifles Union and municipal employees.

The police advise not to go to other municipalities during the holidays, celebrate Easter at home, keep your distance, be responsible and accommodating, wait for this difficult period for everyone.

“Communication with officials and their assistants must be patient and understanding, even if you have to waste time in traffic jams. Officials fulfill their functions and strive to protect the population (especially the elderly and at risk) of the spread of the virus and its most serious consequences However, those traveling for important reasons should have documents confirming the need for the trip, to prepare them for inspection just before the post, to accurately answer questions from officials. This will help reduce the likelihood of traffic jams and misunderstandings, ”the comment said.