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There were 179 new cases of coronavirus infection in the second largest city, a total of 3,150 were diagnosed. Over the past 7 days, the number of new cases in Kaunas increased by 42.79 percent.
The highest incidence was recorded in the active age groups (17-30, 31-40 and 41-50 years), slightly lower in the age groups of seventy and 51-60, and the lowest in the group under 16 years. More than half of all combat patients, as in previous days, are women.
With the increase in the number of patients across the country, late last week, the Ministry of Health (SAM) announced the possibility of registering for the COVID-19 study online as well. This will allow residents to complete the registration process more quickly and conveniently, as it will not be necessary to call the 1808 hotline.
According to SAM representatives, this decision was made together with the Kaunas City Ambulance Station in search of solutions to solve the challenge of the increasing flow of calls and a part of the population was unable to call the Hotline. People who have experienced characteristic symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) can also register for the test at the mobile point by completing a special form on the website 1808.lt.
Online registration is possible if you experience at least one characteristic symptom of the coronavirus: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sudden odor, loss of taste or weakness. Other less specific symptoms may include headache and muscle aches, chills, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea.
SAM recalls that residents also have the opportunity to call 1808 when they need to register for a coronavirus test at a mobile point, need advice on isolation or advice on how to proceed when returning from a country affected by the coronavirus.
You can call the hotline throughout Lithuania from 8 am to 8 pm. free daily from all networks. The direct line receives around 12-13 thousand calls on business days in 1808, the numbers are slightly lower on weekends and non-business days: around 4-6 thousand calls. It is planned to further expand Covid – 19’s investigative capabilities in the near future.
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