After evaluating trends in the spread of the coronavirus, SAM publishes new guidelines for travelers



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The recommendations of the SAM experts indicate that coronavirus infection, like other communicable diseases, is characterized by an incubation period. So even if a person is feeling well, it does not mean that they are not infected at the time.

The incubation period for the coronavirus is approximately 14 days, so when you return (or transit) from countries where the incidence exceeds 25 cases, 100,000. population, isolation is required for two weeks. Returning from those countries with the lowest incidence: from 16 to 25 cases per 100,000. population, isolation is recommended.

Returning from affected countries where the incidence exceeds 25 cases per 100,000. The population and whose list is approved by the Minister of Health, must register with the National Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health (hereinafter, NVSC) within 24 hours by completing the electronic form on the NVSC website: https: //kilsioiams.nvsc.lt/lt/form.

Furthermore, the temperature is measured at the Lithuanian border crossing (by air or at its port, or by road when crossing the external border of the European Union). When symptoms of a coronavirus infection are detected, these travelers will be separated from other people, an ambulance will be called, and they will be taken to a medical center.

For people from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Ghana, India, the United Kingdom, Monaco, Nepal, the Virgin Islands, Romania, Swaziland and Turkey, where the incidence is slightly lower, experts recommend isolating yourself and staying at one safe distance from other people. access to personal protective equipment.

They also need to monitor their health. If you experience symptoms of a coronavirus infection (fever (above 37.3 degrees), cough, shortness of breath, sudden odor, loss of taste, or weakness), you should call the Coronavir Hotline immediately at 1808 to report the circumstances of the disease. have been abroad for the past 14 days) and follow medical advice.

Isolation from countries not considered affected does not require re-isolation, but general measures are recommended to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.

SAM specialists point out that non-compliance with the measures and requirements established to prevent the spread of the infection is subject to administrative or even criminal liability.

Detailed recommendations for travelers can be found here.

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