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“We have to be prepared for everything, every day we follow the situation in countries that have also faced or less successfully with the first wave, and we see a very bad trend: the increase in the second wave is incredibly fast, sudden, much sharper than the first. ” We analyze data from other countries, in which sectors it started: public transport, supermarkets, mass events. We need to be prepared, “Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said after the government meeting.
The head of government assured that there is no talk of closing any activity.
“It just came to our attention then. (…) Especially in September, when the holiday season ends. If we travel hard and have fun, everything can be,” said S. Skvernelis, hoping that the restrictive measures are not necessary. in the end.
Calls to think about trips to Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia
The government has yet to make a decision on travel or compulsory self-isolation upon return from traveling to Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, but the prime minister has asked for consideration to go to these countries.
“There has already been a public warning from the Ministry of Health that people should choose, and organizers should appreciate it.” (…) The situation in those countries (…) is deteriorating dramatically, we may find ourselves in a situation like the one we were struggling with, which we will have to force ourselves to return to when we return. “There is a risk that there will be no flights,” said Skvernell.
The Prime Minister reported that on Tuesday, the Minister for the Economy and Innovation, Rimantas Sinkevičius, was forced to meet with tour operators and identify the risks.
Encourage people to act responsibly
Ten new cases of coronavirus were reported in Lithuania last day. The Prime Minister says that in the current situation, import cases and people’s behavior are particularly worrying, when they return from abroad and start “attending church, family events, hospitals, mass events”.
According to the head of government, people returning from abroad should feel responsible and follow the “unwritten rule” of isolating themselves or registering and taking a coronavirus test.
Speaking about fireplaces in individual medical institutions, the prime minister said this was also related to “the presence of employees or visitors somewhere.”
“We just realized that we were on the verge of a second wave.” But we see that we have all relaxed. Looking only at the holiday weekend, the massive events, it seems like there was nothing in Lithuania, no threat. There is a threat, let us be careful not to use those measures that would be difficult for Lithuania to raise, ”urged S. Skvernelis.
The prime minister said there is still no decision on the mandatory use of masks.
“I suggest using them wherever there is an opportunity and a greater risk for the population, both on public transport and going to the stores with them, especially for those who feel any symptoms.” This is the best preventive measure. There is still no decision on bonding, “said S. Skvernelis.
Extended Inner Edge Controls
On Wednesday, the government approved the proposal of the Interior Ministry (MIA) to extend internal border controls for 30 days, that is, and. – carry out inspections of people arriving in the Republic of Lithuania at the internal border of the European Union: at international airports and in the Klaipėda seaport. This means that only the passports of those arriving by plane or ferry will be reviewed. The passports of people arriving by land will not be verified, according to a press release issued by the Interior Ministry.
“Internal border controls will continue, taking into account the current situation, with a special focus on those in the most affected countries. Our goal is to ensure the safety of the Lithuanian population as much as possible,” said Deputy Interior Minister Tautvydas Tamulevičius .
The government has decided to update the list of third-country nationals residing in EU countries whose residents should not be subject to restrictions on the EU’s external border. Entry from third countries will not be restricted unless morbidity there does not meet the morbidity criteria applicable in Lithuania (25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 calendar days).
Seafarers will also be able to come to Lithuania. This decision is based on the fact that seafarers do not come for tourism but for work.
Decided on events
The Government meeting also approved the proposal of the Ministry of Culture to increase the number of participants in the events, it is expected that from July 17 to 31. The events will be open to a maximum of 1,000 spectators in open spaces and to a maximum of 400 spectators in closed spaces. Event organizers are also advised to take into account the fact that, if necessary, safety requirements must be met during indoor events (a distance of 2 meters between people and, if less, must wear protective gear).
The Interior Ministry recalls that on July 3. The Ministry of Health has updated the list of countries most affected by coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Isolation will be compulsory for those who come from the countries listed in it. The list applies to residents of our country who return to Lithuania and to foreigners who have a permit to enter Lithuania. According to the expanded list of countries, isolation will also be mandatory for those coming from Ukraine, Luxembourg, Serbia and Montenegro.
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