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Vytautas Beniušis, Head of the Press Service of the Ministry of Health (SAM) Delphi He reported that so far the ministry has no specific proposals, the practice of other countries is being evaluated.
“So far, the ministry has no specific proposals. Cases and outbreaks are currently being analyzed and practices in other countries are being evaluated.” Delphi he wrote.
However, should it be decided to return to the mandatory use of face masks, this would be done in the gathering areas.
“If there is a reason to return to the issue of mandatory use of masks, it will be suggested first to consider introducing such a requirement in public transport and interior areas where it is possible to hold meetings, such as in supermarkets, events or the like,” wrote the representative. by SAM V. Beniušis.
Big events are worrisome too
Since Wednesday, the responsible authorities have been tasked with strengthening the control of compliance with security requirements, paying special attention to large gatherings (the traditional Festival of the Sea in Klaipeda).
The government meeting will also decide on the resumption of work in the hospital and the provision of health services to the population. Ministry of Health July 29 will provide a detailed analysis of the situation.
In recent days, the number of infected people has increased to double digits, but so far it has not reached 5 infected people per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days. This is a possible indicator for the introduction of mandatory use of masks in public places.
The size of this indicator is currently being reviewed by experts from the medical community and the Ministry of Health.
There are no outbreaks in Lithuania recently, but positive cases of infection are widespread throughout the country. In municipalities where the incidence of new coronaviruses is higher than the national average, more tests are being done on more people. Statistical population tests are carried out across the country, the objective of which is to determine what percentage of the Lithuanian population has already contracted COVID-19.
Lithuanians continue to be urged to monitor and protect the health of themselves and others. The Ministry of Health and other ministries have made recommendations on face protection, distance, mass meetings, and travel.
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