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According to the BNS, this is the highest number of confirmed cases per day since April 18.
Currently, 1,254 people still have coronavirus infection and 2,149 have recovered.
A total of 87 people have died since COVID-19 and 14 people have died from other causes.
There are 8081 people in isolation.
As of June 1, 237 import cases had been identified in Lithuania.
During the last day, 4889 samples were analyzed in laboratories, so far a total of 711 thousand samples have been analyzed. 108 samples.
This week, starting September 14. until September 20. Including, residents of the districts of Švenčionys, Tauragė, Molėtai, Jurbarkas, Šilalė, Raseiniai, Trakai, Klaipėda, Kėdainiai, Kaunas, as well as the municipality of Elektrėnai, the cities of Vilnius and Šiauliai will undergo more intensive tests to detect the coronavirus (COVID-19). These 13 municipalities have a higher incidence than other Lithuanian municipalities.
The National Center for Public Health (NVSC) reports that 62 cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were confirmed in Lithuania last day. 22 of them were registered in Vilnius, 17 in Kaunas, 15 in Šiauliai, 3 in each of Panevėžys and Klaipėda counties. At that time, 1 case was recorded in Marijampolė and Alytus counties yesterday and 24 hours a day.
After contact with patients, according to epidemiologists, 41 people became infected. The specialists could not determine the circumstances of the infection in 17 people. In addition, in the past there were 4 import cases.
Import cases – from 4 countries
During the last day, one import case from Germany and another from the United States were registered in Šiauliai county.
At that time, yesterday an imported case of coronavirus was detected in Klaipėda county for a person who came to Lithuania from Nigeria, in Marijampolė county, who returned from Norway.
31 cases are related to chimneys
8 cases of coronavirus recorded yesterday in Kaunas County are related to the focus on the Raseiniai police. One of the people is an employee of the institution, the others called secondary or tertiary contacts, 3 of whom are members of the same family. Currently, a total of 26 coronavirus cases are associated with the outbreak. One of the people for whom the disease was confirmed yesterday is a student at the President Jonas Zemaitis Gymnasium in Raseiniai. By decision of the NVSC, 17 companions were isolated. 5th grade students, by decision of the school administration, before September 23rd. you will learn remotely.
4 cases of COVID-19 are related to a sewing company operating in Šiauliai. There are currently 44 cases related to this outbreak. One of the people for whom the disease was confirmed yesterday is a student at the Šiauliai University Gymnasium. The person was last at the school on September 4, so no contact persons were identified at the school, the educational process is normal.
3 cases registered in Vilnius yesterday 24 are related to family vacations. A total of 8 cases are estimated to be associated with the chimney. One of the people for whom the disease was confirmed yesterday is a student at the Vilnius Simonas Konarskis Gymnasium, but since September 7. He studied remotely, so no contact persons were identified at the school, the educational process is normal.
Furthermore, 3 confirmed coronavirus cases in Vilnius County are associated with Vilnius Gabija Progymnasium. One of these people is a teacher, the others are relatives of sick children. There are currently 15 cases of COVID-19 associated with the outbreak. According to the data available in the NVSC, elementary students learn in the daily way of organizing the teaching process, grades 5-8 – in the distance.
In Kaunas, 2 chimney-related cases were recorded in a pharmaceutical company. Both individuals are employees. A total of 5 related cases were registered.
1 The case registered in Klaipėda County is considered to be related to the boat trip of employees of a company in the Klaipėda region. This is already the ninth related case.
Another case confirmed yesterday in Klaipėda county is estimated to be related to the chimney in Klaipėdos Energija. This is the twelfth case.
In Raseiniai, 1 case related to August 22 was registered. family celebration. An estimated 12 cases of coronavirus are now associated with the outbreak.
Also in Kaunas County, COVID-19 has been approved for a person who works in a security company. This is the fourth associated case of infection.
In addition, on the last day in Vilnius County, Elektrėnai, a case related to a chimney was registered in a transport company. This is the fourth related case of COVID-19.
At that time, 1 case was recorded in Šiauliai county, which was related to diseases in a shopping center. A person is not an employee. A total of 7 related cases were recorded, including one confirmed yesterday.
In addition, 5 new chimneys were registered yesterday: 3 in Vilnius county and 1 in each of Šiauliai and Panevėžys counties.
Yesterday, case 1 was confirmed to a person who worked in the nursing and supportive care department of Radviliškis Hospital. The first 2 cases were registered on Tuesday: the coronavirus was confirmed in the worker and in the patient. These cases were not linked when the case statistics were released yesterday, the information was later revised. Thus, a total of 3 cases of COVID-19 are currently registered in this medical institution, but last night the NVSC received information about 5 more positive results of tests for COVID-19 performed on employees. People are informed, but epidemiological diagnoses are still ongoing, and these cases will be included in the statistics tomorrow. According to the information available to the NVSC, the department has been isolated and its work has been reorganized.
Case 1 was confirmed for an employee of a furniture manufacturing company operating in Panevėžys county, Kupiškis district. A total of 2 related cases were registered. The first was approved on September 12.
The Vilnius registered fireplace is connected to the Gym Plius sports club (Kalvarijų str. 88). COVID-19 was confirmed yesterday in a person who contacted a sports club coach during a group training session. 16 high-risk individuals were identified. The first case was confirmed on September 15. Currently, NVSC specialists are actively working with the company, collecting contacts from people who may have had contact.
There is also a case registered in Vilnius related to a bar located in the old town of Vilnius. It is estimated that the person had contact with a sick colleague during the training. Since September 13, when a colleague confirmed the coronavirus, the person has been in isolation.
Another chimney in one of the transport companies is registered in Vilnius county. This is the second related disease.
In addition, 10 other people, according to epidemiologists, became infected after contact with a person who was confirmed to have coronavirus, but the cases are not considered sources of infection based on currently available data.
It should be noted that one of these people is a professor at Vilnius Simonas Stanevičius Progymnasium. The school identified 5 people at high risk of exposure. According to the data available to the NVSC, a class is isolated, the educational process is organized remotely.
The circumstances of the infection in 17 people are unclear.
At this time, epidemiologists have not yet been able to determine how 17 people were infected. Epidemiological studies have shown that people did not travel abroad and did not interact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Specialists are examining the routes of these infections, so the statistics may still change if links are found between individual cases.
NVSC reports that a total of 3504 cases of COVID-19 disease have been confirmed in Lithuania, 1254 people are still ill, 2149 – have recovered.
For their part, public health professionals urge people to follow all measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection: hand hygiene, coughing, sneeze etiquette, use of personal protective equipment, physical distance and more. .
Images of how the Covid-19 study is carried out, in a video report.
Updated recommendations
SAM remembers that the use of protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth is mandatory in closed public spaces. Residents are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water as often as possible, use disinfectants and follow cough and sneeze etiquette. It is very important to take care of environmental hygiene, the frequent ventilation of the premises, the daily cleaning of the surfaces used both in the home and at work.
In case of acute signs of upper respiratory infection, it is necessary to stay home and consult the Coronavirus Hotline (tel. 1808) or contact your family doctor for a consultation. When visiting shops, pharmacies, markets, other open and closed public places, it is advisable to keep a safe distance of at least 2 meters from other people.
After close contact with COVID-19, isolation at home or elsewhere is required for 14 days after the last day of exposure. The isolation rules must be strictly adhered to throughout the isolation period.
When you are in public, direct contact with people with whom you do not normally interact is encouraged, and it is recommended to avoid mass gatherings if possible. It is advisable to give priority to activities in open spaces.
When organizing a large personal celebration, it is recommended to postpone it if possible. Otherwise, it is advisable to limit the number of participants to ensure that the participants do not show any signs of respiratory infection. Participants are asked to observe cough and sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene, and a safe distance.
Travelers are advised to postpone unnecessary local and international travel. In preparation for the trip, it is advisable to assess the epidemic situation of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) in a particular country, the need for the trip and the risk of possible quarantine (isolation) when returning to Lithuania. During the trip, it is recommended to avoid contact with sick people, observe hygiene, consume safe food and water.
Chronic patients and people over 65 years of age are the most vulnerable population with a high risk of serious complications from coronavirus infection. Individuals from these population groups
It is recommended to ensure the least possible contact with other people, avoid crowded places, take care of hygiene, if possible, use the services that are provided remotely.
Persons 6 years of age and older must wear nasal and oral protective equipment in enclosed public spaces (public transportation, stores, service places, etc.), unless service cannot be provided while the recipient is wearing a mask. It is not necessary to wear the mask when exercising in sports clubs and when visiting leisure and amusement parks, when it is not possible to provide the service with the mask. Face masks cannot be used by people with disabilities who cannot use them due to their health or whose use may be harmful to their health.
Face masks that completely cover the mouth and nose should be worn. When using the mask, it is important not to touch it with your hands, and it is necessary to wash your hands when touching or removing it. Disposable masks must not be reused, thrown away after use.
We warn that violation of these rules may result in administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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