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“When people opt for testing instead of vaccination, there is epidemic control in sectors where there are more contacts, where we detect a greater number of cases, especially imported ones, or where the overall vaccination rate is lower than in the transport. Now we see this as a preventive control measure, but over time, we will still need measures that choose the alternative of the test, which is expensive for society because taxpayers pay a lot for it, it will have some effect, or in the pocket of it. employee or employer, “the prime minister told Knowledge Radio on Thursday.
He said the issue had also been discussed with employer representatives, who understood that vaccinating as many people as possible was in the interest of society as a whole, as well as employers, so some incentives could be considered. for the vaccinated.
“I would say that both companies and employers, and we talk about this with employers’ organizations, have an interest in vaccinating as many people as possible, so maybe we can talk about some additional measures here, where both companies and employers contribute on a day off. But it seems to me very important that when establishing such measures, those people who have already been vaccinated, made the conscious decision to protect themselves and others, do not feel a little stupid instead, ”said I. Šimonytė.
He said the state would pay for the tests “for some time.”
“I think we can say that in the fall,” the prime minister said.
According to her, this is true for the specialties for which the test is mandatory, while for people who voluntarily take the test to travel or attend events, the opportunity to do it for free can be ruled out earlier.
“We are talking about a state obligation here. And here is a state imposed obligation of proof and that is a little different. But when we talk about alternatives, about a person’s options, especially for their personal recreational needs or some other necessity, then apparently the obligation of the taxpayers to pay this bill will end definitively before that of the mandatory tests, “said the Prime Minister.
I. Šimonytė hoped that the recent increase in the number of people vaccinated with the first vaccine would show that people appreciated the deterioration in the epidemiological situation and that it would be necessary to rush to get vaccinated before autumn.
“Sometimes people who don’t want to get vaccinated say it’s our right here and no one can explain to us that we don’t have the right to do so. All of this would be nice if you didn’t violate other people’s rights because other people have a right to medical care and if they don’t get that medical care because the whole system is essentially designed to treat people infected with covid, and now that there is a vaccine and the opportunity to protect against that disease, at least in serious ways, is really available, I don’t think that’s a very fair argument, “he said.
In Lithuania, 47% have vaccinated at least one COVID-19 vaccine. population.
As of July 26, the expanded list of specialties that can only be tried after COVID-19 will take effect: it includes, but is not limited to, freight and passenger carriers, employees of entertainment, catering and other areas, and soldiers.
No mandatory testing is required if the worker is fully vaccinated or has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
