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A case in Vilnius County was identified for a person who has been on vacation for the past two weeks and has not had risky contact with colleagues. Holidays in Lithuania, he did not visit his farm, public places, only on July 13. he visited his family doctor. A contact person in the family has been identified.
Coronaviruses were detected in 2 family members in Vilnius County, the organizers of the celebration in Salininkai and one of their colleagues. The person may have been infected in the workplace. One case each was identified earlier this week in the workplaces of those who organized the celebration.
Another case has been registered in Kaunas County, and 21 cases for an employee of the Hegelmann Transport company. Until July 9. He lived in the hostel on the same floor as on July 2. citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan. I used the shared kitchen, bathroom. On July 9, following the clarification of the first COVID-19 case at Hegelmann Transport, the person left without indicating his whereabouts and was out of reach by telephone. July 16, he returned to the institution and was isolated in a hotel, an examination was performed the same day and COVID-19 was diagnosed. The person was transferred to the Abromiškės Rehabilitation Hospital. 2 individuals had close high-risk exposure.
An import case has been recorded in Kaunas County. Person July 16 He returned to Lithuania from the United States and immediately became isolated. On the day of his return, he felt his first symptoms, so he signed up for a mobile stop. Two contact persons were identified who were transported from the airport to the mobile station, and all (including the sick person) wore medical masks during the trips.
A case of importation from Sweden has been recorded in Klaipeda County. Person July 15 returned by ferry through Tallinn and from there to Lithuania returned by car. Isolating one.
Three cases of a family related to an already ill person were recorded in Klaipėda County. The father and his two children became ill. One of the children attends kindergarten, the last time he was there was on July 10. 30 contact persons were identified.
Three cases were identified in the Kėdainiai district: this is a family outbreak of COVID-19 disease, which is related to the previously announced confirmed case. One of the family members works at an educational institution and was the last to work on July 7, the other at another school in Kėdainiai and was the last to work on June 24. The third case in the Kėdainiai district is also related to the mentioned family.
Residents of the Molėtai district have been confirmed to have the disease COVID-19, which was contracted by a sick relative who came from Kėdainiai. The person contacted 5 family members and 6 colleagues at his workplace.
In the Šakiai district, the disease was diagnosed in a person who had contact with a patient on July 14. COVID-19 has been diagnosed.
The case has been identified in the Vilkaviškis district. The person, after contact with the patient, has been isolated in his home since July 4. The first symptoms were felt on July 10. July 17 A study was performed to detect coronavirus infection.
A case in Panevėžys was confirmed for a person who felt the symptoms of a contagious disease and on July 16. applied to a medical institution. A contact person is currently configured. Epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
80 people have died from COVID-19, and another 12 people who have been infected with the coronavirus have died from other causes. As of June 1, 71 import cases had been registered in Lithuania. National Laboratory of Public Health July 19 10 a.m. Data: Suspicious samples of coronaviruses were analyzed yesterday: 1562. To date, a total of samples analyzed for suspicion of coronaviruses: 481553 (of which 135245 were mobile points).
Key information about coronavirus
Coronavirus is a virus with a new structure that has never caused human infections before. Its main symptoms are similar to those of the flu: fever, cough, shortness of breath and other respiratory problems. In more severe cases, coronaviruses cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, or death.
There is no specific treatment for the new coronavirus infection, only symptomatic treatment. Patients can be completely cured, depending on their condition and when treatment is started.
To avoid coronavirus, it is recommended to follow the general hygiene rules: wash your hands with warm soapy water, disinfect your hands, follow the sneeze and cough label, ventilate the facilities at least 2-3 times a day, clean the rooms daily. Frequently used surfaces in the room (eg nightclubs). tables, slatted frames and other bedroom furniture), use protective equipment, avoid meetings, keep at least 2 meters away from other people.
Modified case definition
The Ministry of Health (SAM), taking into account the changes related to travel, which came into effect on June 1. , clarifies the definition of the case. Hereafter, possibly ill, i. and. in case of suspicion, a person with characteristic symptoms of a coronavirus infection (COVID-19) who has traveled or lived in foreign states that are included in the list of countries published by SAM every Monday by decision of the Head of State Emergency Operations. It establishes the preventive measures that must be taken when returning from these countries.
In addition, a symptomatic person who has had close contact with a sick or potentially infected person during the past 14 days will also be considered a suspected infected coronavirus infection.
The Ministry of Health (SAM) recalls that, after evaluating the epidemiological situation in Lithuania, starting June 1, tests for coronavirus infection will be carried out in accordance with the new procedure. Preventive tests are expected to be carried out based on the municipality’s epidemiological indicators or, in other words, a risk assessment in a specific municipality. Patients experiencing symptoms, as well as hospitalized patients on a planned basis and after outbreaks of infection, such as those infected in a dormitory, will be specifically investigated.
It is expected that all people who develop at least one symptom of an acute respiratory infection, that is, and. temperature, cough, shortness of breath and more. Additional symptoms include sudden loss or weakening of smell or taste. Less specific symptoms include headache and muscle aches, chills, tiredness, vomiting, or diarrhea.
As before, all persons referred by specialists from the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) who work in pockets of infection, such as when a case is diagnosed in a dormitory-style house, will be examined. In addition, tests will continue to be carried out to confirm that the person has already recovered, the so-called repeated tests.
This means that not all travelers arriving or returning from abroad without exception will have to undergo a test, as is currently the case. They will check to see if you experience typical symptoms of a coronavirus infection.
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