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The most recent cases of the Brazilian mutation were registered in Vilnius. COVID-19 was confirmed in both individuals in mid-April. Epidemiological studies have shown that people become infected after contact with other people with pre-existing COVID-19 disease. According to the currently available data, the people are not related to each other.
After assessing the situation and possible epidemiological links, it was decided to organize a population study of the COVID-19 disease in the town of Bezdoniai in the Vilnius district, which may be associated with one of the P.1 mutation cases, and in the city population with recently confirmed coronavirus infection, and earlier, to send samples for sequencing studies.
Together with the Vilnius district municipality, a decision was made to organize the establishment of a mobile point in Bezdonys this Friday and Saturday so that people do not have to go to Vilnius for a study on the COVID-19 disease.
Therefore, all Bezdonys residents, even those who do not experience the characteristic symptoms of a coronavirus infection, are encouraged to go to the mobile point that operates on Fridays and Saturdays without prior registration. The city council of elders will inform residents when the point will operate.
Importantly, if a person does not experience COVID-19 symptoms, isolation is not required until a prophylactic test has been performed or a response has been received.
According to experts, Bezdonys has recently had a high incidence of COVID-19, with a confirmed coronavirus infection in 26 people in the last month and 25 cases reported in April, so it cannot be ruled out that it may be associated with a virus. Brazilian. mutation classified as mutations of interest.
According to preliminary data, no recent confirmatory cases of the Brazilian virus mutation have been identified with the first case of the Brazilian virus line detected in Lithuania in early May or with the case registered in the Pasvalys district last week, but This information can still be reviewed, as specialists from the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) are retrospectively seeking contacts and evaluating the circumstances.
We remind you that in order to monitor the diversity, prevalence and changes in the genome of the COVID-19 strains found in Lithuania, the coronavirus genome sequencing process is carried out at the national level. These tests will be carried out with the help of national laboratories equipped to carry out the tests. The National Public Health Laboratory (NSAID) is responsible for organizing and coordinating the large-scale coronavirus genome sequencing process.
For their part, the specialists recall that the mass vaccination began on Monday, which is why all people over 16 years of age are encouraged to register for the vaccination online at www.koronastop.lt or, if it is not possible, call the Number direct line 1808.
