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Kasparas Steponavičius, a Lithuanian living in the UK, says some bars opened at midnight, as soon as the ban expired.
“The last quarantine lasted from December. A few weeks ago, you could only meet one person outside, then that number expanded to 6 people. Most of the non-grocery stores were closed Monday. With the opening of restaurants, outdoor cafes, bars, the mood of the people will surely improve, as this marks a departure from the quarantine months. The mood in society is really very positive, “he said on the program” Delfi diena “.
According to Lithuania, it was not discipline but a vaccine that helped the British emerge from quarantine.
“From what I’ve heard, I couldn’t say that quarantine compliance was stricter in England than in Lithuania. I think the key indicator of success was the availability of the vaccine and the ability to receive larger quantities of vaccines earlier than in other countries, ”says a Lithuanian living in the UK.
Alvija Černiauskaitė, president of the Lithuanian community in the UK, says rumors started in the country a month ago that the coronavirus will soon be treated as a seasonal flu.
“These restrictions of ours, which are already being lifted, are likely to be the last and there will be no further restrictions. In the UK, flu vaccination is recommended every year, and coronavirus vaccination is likely to be recommended as well, ”says A. Černiauskaitė.
According to her, there is a large number of tests and vaccinations in the country, which gives the expected results.
“The tests are going quite well [mokyklose], for those who do not want to try, quite a few. Children are tested at home if they wish. The massive tests really do give some results. Employees of educational institutions, as well as parents, feel more secure. People who do not work in the medical or educational sector can also take tests, requesting free tests at home. Right now, it’s really very popular, ”says the president of the Lithuanian community in the UK.
“Vaccination is also happening at a very high rate, there are currently 7.5 million. people were vaccinated with both doses and more than 32 million at least one dose ”, he adds.
In total, the first reported dose of coronavirus in the UK is around 60%. Adults.
The UK is also preparing for Prince Philip’s funeral this week. Although the quarantine is being released, the royal family vows to abide by the restrictions that still exist without exception.
“If we live in different conditions, I think [į laidotuves] Crowds of people gathered, but quarantine restrictions prevent it. The royal family is awaiting recommendations from the government on how they should proceed. This morning it was said that they would meet all the requirements and that 30 people would attend the funeral. On the other hand, it responds to the prince’s own wish that his funeral should not be pompous, quiet, “said A. Černiauskaitė on the program” Delfi diena “.
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