How can we avoid quarantine in Lithuania? This would be the mildest of all the measures applied

“Both the number of hospitalizations and deaths is high enough, but I remain optimistic and believe that we will not need as strict a closure as before. The current government tactic is to start with the least aggressive measures, such as wearing the same masks, gradually, hoping that this, combined with vaccination and softer measures, will bring the situation under control. “Interview,” said J. Sejonienė.

Speaking to the presenter about the Scandinavian example, the MP said a similar approach should be taken.

“People should do it themselves, listen, don’t wait for the bans. First listen to the recommendations and follow those simple infection control principles.

We will not cheat anything here. We will not deceive the Government, and even more we will not deceive ourselves – if we do not continue, we irresponsibly choose contacts, organize celebrations, we do not want to do tests, get vaccinated …

J. Sejonienė regretted that some young relatives advise older people not to get vaccinated.

“Research shows that Lithuanians are more skeptical than the average population of other EU countries,” he noted.

“However, apparently there are differences in mindset, why Scandinavians understand recommendations as something to be followed and Lithuanians understand more as something to ignore,” continued J. Sejonienė.

This, according to her, is also influenced by the distrust of the general public towards the authorities.

“Unfortunately, when a good faith result cannot be achieved, such strict measures have to be applied.” On the other hand, the residents are offended and say that genocide is being carried out against them here, but finding that balance here is difficult, I imagine, difficult. Furthermore, there is this pandemic fatigue, “said a member of the Seimas.

Finally, as J. Sejonienė pointed out, people are also outraged by the uncertainty of when the pandemic will end, so there will be an automatic reaction of resistance and rejection.

“Of all the measures that have already been applied in Lithuania, from completely mild to extremely strict, such as restricting movement between municipalities, individual cities, these masks seem the softest to me. I don’t want to upset, anger the population, I think, and to the government ”, he considered.

According to J. Sejonienė, the vaccination of the elderly that is carried out in some municipalities should continue, when the nurses go home together with the postal workers.

“Older people then consult with family members. Family members are often discouraged, but there is no other way. Such a program should be expanded to allow more municipalities to implement it,” added the participant.