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Health Minister Arūnas Dulkys said Wednesday that the restrictions will be introduced in two stages, so the doors of cinemas, hotels, sports clubs and public catering establishments will be closed next week.
In the second phase, starting from September 13, without a passport, it is unlikely that larger stores, beauty salons and hairdressers will be available, as well as public and interurban transport.
These decisions are likely to be confirmed early next week.
Disagree with the swift entry into force
Ingrida Valaitienė, director of the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Palanga, says that according to the COVID-19 occupied bed index, hotels should only receive visitors with passports on Monday.
“It just came to our knowledge then. We believe that we should be there on September 13, as is done with other services: commerce, beauty, etc.”. 15 minutes I.Valaitienė said.
Photo by Vidmantas Balkūnas / 15min / Ingrida Valaitienė
According to her, the company “categorically disagrees” with this date.
“It just came to our knowledge then. Nobody does that”, the head of the association did not hide his disappointment.
Cinema Manager: Opportunity Passport Will Unite Companies
Kristina Dobrovolskienė, director of the Cinema Marijampolė “Spindulys”, assured that in the current situation the film business is discriminated against, so the passport of opportunities would equalize the situation.
“This situation, as it is now, does not live up to business expectations. We are discriminated against in other businesses, I have seen it for a long time. If you only go to stores and cinemas with a passport of opportunities, I think then we will enter a level ”, assured K. Dobrovolskienė.
According to the interlocutor, there should be no obstacle for the spectators to withdraw the passport of opportunities.
“As a manager, I am the only one who does not know what devices and systems to verify the human code that will bring in the passport of opportunities. Another issue is staff training, “said the head of the cinema.
And that people will be able to eat at the movies and, in general, spend more time, according to her, just for the better.
Photo by Simon Lin / Cinema “Spindulys” in Marijampolė
“There are endless misunderstandings about the same gaps. I realize that there are many people who are not in favor of eating popcorn during a movie, but especially children, small viewers go to the movies with tears in their eyes. There have been many cases in which he turns around and leaves, ”said the woman.
He said that although some spectators who do not have access to passports will resign, they will be able to work with the rest “full legs.”
Speaking about the turnover of the cinema this summer, K. Dobrovolskienė did not hide the fact that many viewers are coming.
“I wasn’t working last summer, but statistics and my colleagues’ comparisons show that people went to the movies very slowly last summer, either because they didn’t show the right movies or because they were passive and cautious about the post-quarantine period. But this year and in summer, where there is already a period in which the cinema tends to receive fewer viewers, we are definitely receiving many viewers ”, said the manager.
Support stricter measures
Audrius Žydelis, owner of the BIX and Artistai bars in Vilnius Old Town, spoke out in favor of faster and more decisive solutions.
“The faster and more decisively decisions are made, I think all this nonsense will end sooner. If we do nothing, this whole mess will continue for another two years. Tighter measures would cause short-term inconvenience for people, because what is happening now is counterfeiting for several months and again with restrictions. This is not the way out, ”said A. Žydelis.
He said he saw concerns on social media that not everyone knew how to use the passport for opportunities, but questioned whether this was relevant to visitors to the bar.
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When asked how he would react to concerns from other industry players if access to outdoor cafes would be restricted if the passport was not available, he said “there may be some suffering.”
“If we are selfish and observe everyone in our garden, you will always be dissatisfied. Our sector is considered one of the most affected, so I think we may suffer a little. As long as it doesn’t last long. Because that stretch of the rubber is useless to anyone “, summed up the owner of the bar.
Passenger carriers do not comment on deliberations
Speaking on Wednesday, A. Dulkys, speaking of possible restrictions on public transportation, said that it is likely that as of September 13, people who do not have the opportunity to have a passport will be left only to use the services of carriers and taxis. It did not specify how passenger screening would be carried out.
Passenger carriers won’t talk about this yet. Dovilė Marčinskaitė, communication specialist, Vilnius city municipal company, Įimo paslaugos, responsible for the organization of public transport in the capital 15 minutes reported that the company is awaiting a final decision.
Photo by Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min photo / Vilnius public transport
“As long as it is a provisional decision of the Government, we are not yet organizing actions and processes. The company is already discussing how such a proposal should be implemented. We will be able to answer your questions when the proposal becomes a decision, which we will have to follow, “said D. Marčinskaitė.
Justinas Vadluga, marketing manager of Kautra, one of the largest passenger carriers in Lithuania, also assured that so far this is only an offer, so a final decision is expected, which will probably be early in the week.
What will those without a passport have the opportunity to do?
If final decisions on these proposals are made next week, passport residents could visit small grocery stores whose main activities are the sale of food, veterinary medicine, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, optical items and orthopedic technical devices.
It is true that such stores must have a separate entrance from the outside and their area must be less than 1,500 square meters. meters, or they must be in a shopping center with a total shopping area that does not exceed 1,500 square meters. meters.
In addition to the passport, distance selling (online or by other means of communication) is also possible when the goods are delivered to natural and legal persons or collected at collection points (collection points prohibit trade or other sales not from distance). activities).
Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Passport possible
Non-vaccinated residents may also request minor repairs when contact between the recipient and the provider lasts no more than 15 minutes.
It is important that the passport is only available to people who have been vaccinated according to the full vaccination program, who have been diagnosed with a coronavirus or have a negative PCR test, at least 48 hours before the test. A passport of opportunity will also be issued to children under 16 years of age.
To obtain a passport for opportunities, free tests would be abolished unless a person cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.
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