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According to Simon Krėpšta, senior adviser to the president, several topics were discussed at the meeting. First, the evolution of the pandemic and recent developments shown by the data are discussed.
“We can affirm that we had a festive period that additionally introduces the so-called data noise and it is not possible to draw definitive conclusions about whether the situation is improving. But we see additional hopeful insight. There is a possibility that the peak of the pandemic is already behind us, “said S. Krėpšta.
According to the presidential adviser, this can be confirmed next week, when normal test volumes are already in place. According to him, fewer tests were conducted during the holiday weeks, resulting in fewer confirmed cases.
“We have positive knowledge, there is the possibility that the peak of the pandemic has passed. But of course, we are in a very difficult situation, at a high level in terms of pandemic, we have many diseases, a heavy burden on hospitals.
Considerations for quarantine relaxation are still a long way off. <...> There is still a long way to go before the quarantine is relaxed, it is important to comply with all quarantine requirements and restrictions and further reduce the number of infections, ”said S. Krėpšta.
The president convened a council of health experts in November, but when the cabinet headed by Ingrida Šimonytė took office, a separate council of health experts was established under the government. According to S. Krėpšta, the future of the group convened by the president was also discussed during the meeting.
“This council will change the nature of its activities, away from operational activities and focus more on long-term scientific issues. It will also help the president prepare for the European Council meetings, where the issues of the pandemic will be discussed.” explained S. Krėpšta.
On Tuesday, Health Minister Arūnas Dulkys presented the sequence of vaccinations. According to S. Krėpšta, this order is based on the opinion of experts, the practice of other countries. However, the chair has little comments on vaccine information.
S. Krėpšta stated that in other countries the figures are indicated for each group of people.
“Then it is possible to better evaluate the speed at which the vaccinations are going to be carried out, as well as to present the vaccines planned for the coming months. There can always be more clarity, ”said S. Krėpšta.
The Episcopal Conference of Lithuania decided to resume public services with the people from next Monday, January 11, limiting the number of believers. S. Krėpšta thanked the Church for not holding services during the holiday period.
According to the President’s Advisor, it is necessary to comply with the established quarantine requirements, and the bishops’ decision to perform public services does not violate these requirements.
“It is important to note that people who go to certain institutions, be it churches or shops, must first assess personal risk and make a measured decision,” said S. Krėpšta.
Last day 2717 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed, 27 people died from COVID-19, the Department of Statistics said on Wednesday.
In addition, on the last day 13 deaths from Covid-19 are registered with a real date.
2,091 people recovered on the last day. Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has infected 152,000 people in the country. 215 people, 83 thousand. 837 people were recovered.
A total of 2,036 people died from coronavirus in Lithuania.
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