Lithuanians returning from holidays in Mallorca have a problem: they need or should not isolate themselves if the COVID-19 test has already been carried out

He took the exam and wanted to go to work

How 15 minutes Given the name and surname of the woman who asked not to be published, her experience of the viral period is small, to say the least. “We went on vacation to Mallorca, Spain, and took almost two weeks off from work. The plan was to return to work after a 5-day trip to take the COVID-19 test and return to work with a negative result. “, said.

After returning to Kaunas airport, he says he has been ordered to register and declare his return from abroad and isolate himself for 14 days.

“We registered to return, we called the hotline to register at the mobile checkpoint for testing, we asked if isolation should continue after receiving a negative test result. It was indicated that we should call our family doctor and if we have no symptoms and the doctor agrees, we can end the isolation.

We were told that even if the test results were negative, we would still have to stay home for 14 days. What is the meaning of the test?

The next day we left the house to take the exam according to all the rules, with the windows closed, with masks, to the point and back home. A few hours later, we received a call from a ministry of health office because we were away from home. It turns out that we had to notify and complete a request that we wanted to leave home. Also, we were told that even if the test results were negative, we still had to stay home for 14 days. What is the meaning of the test? And what is it really like if public bodies contradict each other? What can a person believe and how to avoid fines and offenses for lack of communication with institutions? The woman was outraged.

Insulation is required to the specified extent

Rolanda Lingienė, director of the Vilnius department of NVSC, said in a brief press conference on Monday that it all depends on why a particular person was tested for COVID-19. It is said that if the NVSC or other specialists have ordered a person to isolate themselves, they should do so even after performing the test.

NVSC also reported 15 minutesthat all information on the principles of isolation at home or in another place of residence is provided in the Order of the Minister of Health on people with COVID-19 (coronavirus infection), people suspected of having COVID-19 (coronavirus infection ) and people the approval of the isolation regulations in the house, other place of residence or premises provided by the municipal administration. “

The latest version of the document (August 1) can be found here.

Prohibitions and permits

This document states that it is not possible to leave an isolation area without the permission of a healthcare professional, regardless of whether you are driving for a COVID-19 test. Traveling by public transport to or from the place of isolation is also prohibited, if testing is required and in other cases with the permission of a health professional.

It is imperative to maintain regular contact with the health professional who is currently treating you to provide all the necessary information to epidemiologists.

You can leave the house or another place if you are isolated when you return from abroad, you can go for a walk, just do not move more than a kilometer from the house.

You can leave the house or another place if you are isolated when you return from abroad to walk, but do not stay more than a kilometer from the house, be sure to wear protective equipment (masks, respirators, or other means) that covers your nose and mouth. Visiting places where people gather (events, shops, museums, restaurants, etc.) is prohibited. Do not accept guests / visitors during the entire period of isolation.

Food and other necessary facilities must be provided remotely by asking friends or family or by contacting companies that provide the necessary facilities or food delivery services, in the absence of such a possibility, these services must be provided by the municipal administration.

Prescriptions can be written by a doctor if visits are made remotely, visits to specialist doctors should be postponed.

It is also advisable to measure your body temperature daily and monitor your breathing if your health deteriorates; You must contact the Coronavir hotline in 1808.