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Also, a death was recorded last day (in Kaunas county), when a person infected with a coronavirus died for other reasons. The person belonged to the age group of 70 to 79 years. COVID-19 was confirmed in one person on October 6.
The National Center for Public Health (NVSC) reports that 133 cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were confirmed in Lithuania last day. 56 of them were registered in Kaunas, 42 in Vilnius, 13 in Šiauliai, 9 in Klaipėda, 5 in Telšiai counties. Another 3 cases were recorded in Marijampolė, 2 in Panevėžys and Alytus and 1 in Tauragė counties.
After contact with people confirmed by coronavirus, epidemiologists estimated that 96 people became infected. In addition, on the last day there were 10 import cases, 3 from the Netherlands, two from Ukraine and Belarus, and one from Poland, the United Kingdom and Sweden. At that time, 27 people did not identify the circumstances of the infection.
65 cases are associated with outbreaks
In Kaunas County, Raseiniai District, located in the Blinstrubiškės Welfare Home, 2 cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed yesterday, of which 1 is an employee and 1 is a secondary case. A total of 91 cases were associated with the outbreak: 33 workers, 53 residents, and 5 secondary cases.
In addition, 3 cases related to the outbreak were recorded in Kaunas County at the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Vaižgantas progymnasium. Two individuals are employees and one is a secondary case. Currently a total of 4 related cases are registered.
In Kaunas County, Raseiniai District, cases continue to be reported in previously reported outbreaks. 1 case, confirmed yesterday, is related to the “Vėjukai” cafe located in the Raseiniai district (4 related cases in total), 7 cases, of which 4 are secondary, are related to the outbreak in “Raseiniai buses” (11 related cases in total). It is estimated that 2 other cases are related to the Raseiniai district municipality – people are employees (58 related cases in total), 1 – is related to the outbreak in the Raseiniai cultural center (9 related cases in total). The infection was also confirmed yesterday by another employee of the Raseiniai Primary Health Care Center (a total of 4 related cases). In addition, 2 cases are related to diseases in the Raseiniai district companies UAB Auga (2 related cases in total) and UAB Tikas (5 related cases in total).
In addition, 1 case of coronavirus infection was recorded in Raseiniai and Kelmė, determined for people working at UAB Norvelita operating in the Raseiniai district. Epidemiological links are evaluated.
Additionally, a new outbreak has been recorded in Kaunas County. Last day, 4 cases of infection were recorded in the Ringaudai armory (Tabariškės community house).
2 cases of infection, confirmed yesterday, are related to the outbreak at the Jonas Basanavičius Gymnasium in Vilnius, where a student was confirmed COVID-19 yesterday and a secondary case was recorded. A total of 5 cases of infection are associated with the outbreak.
Outbreaks among hockey players also continue. Last day there were 3 cases of contagion related to the “Ballenas” hockey team (a total of 6 related cases were registered).
In addition, cases related to leisure facilities continue to be recorded. It was estimated that 6 cases confirmed yesterday were related to Alfasteps Health Club (21 related cases in total), 1 to GYM PLUS (23 related infections in total) and another 1 to Dance Harmony. ”(17 related cases in total).
Another 2 cases (secondary), registered yesterday, are related to the outbreak in the Public Institution “Escuela Democrática”. There are currently 5 associated COVID-19 cases associated with the outbreak.
In addition, a new outbreak was recorded in Vilnius at the Criminal Customs Service. Yesterday the infection was confirmed in 2 workers, a total of 3 cases of infection are associated with the outbreak.
In Šiauliai County, 2 cases related to the Republican Šiauliai Hospital were registered on the last day, one of which is an employee and another patient. A total of 73 infections have already been linked to the outbreak, with 27 workers, 24 patients and 22 secondary cases.
Cases have also been reported in other major outbreaks in Šiauliai County. 1 case is related to: UAB Raštuoti mezginiai in Radviliškis (3 related cases in total), Radviliškis Danijus sewing house (19 related cases in total), Radviliškis Parish Community Social Services Center, where COVID-19 has been approved for the employee (5 cases in total) related cases), as well as 1 case related to the Kelmės pieninė outbreak (34 related cases in total).
Furthermore, a new chimney has been registered in Šiauliai county, associated with the UAB solid wood construction. Last day 1 related case was confirmed here and a total of 3 cases of COVID-19 infection were reported.
In Alytus County, there were 2 cases of infection related to the outbreak in Druskininkai Township. It is estimated that a total of 14 cases are related.
A new outbreak has been registered in Tauragė County, which is related to the Šilalė District Social Service House. A total of 2 related cases were confirmed.
The circumstances of the infection of 27 people are not clear
At this time, epidemiologists have not yet been able to determine how 27 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 5,758 cases of COVID-19 disease have been confirmed in Lithuania, 2,911 people are still ill, 2,722 – 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. .
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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, to use disinfectants, and to follow cough and sneeze etiquette. It is very important to take care of the environmental hygiene, the frequent ventilation of the premises, the daily cleaning of the surfaces used both at 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.
In public, avoid direct contact with people with whom you normally do not interact, and 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 follow etiquette for coughing and sneezing, hand hygiene, and 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 are the most vulnerable group of the 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 places of mass concentration, 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, shops, 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 on. 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.
Masks should be used so that they completely cover the mouth and nose. When using the mask, it is important not to touch it with your hands, and when touching or removing it, it is necessary to wash your hands. Disposable masks should not be reused, discarded after use.
We warn that the violation of these rules may result in administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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