Quarantine and movement restrictions between municipalities extend until spring

Such a proposal was presented to the Cabinet of Ministers by the Ministry of Health (SAM). It states that while morbidity rates are declining, they remain high.

Currently, with the introduction of strict quarantine conditions in the country, the incidence of coronavirus has decreased, but the number of cases registered per week remains significant, according to the Information System for the Monitoring and Control of Communicable Diseases (ULSKIS) within 14 days from 2021. January 12 to January 25. 14,415 cases of coronavirus were registered (morbidity rate of 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants – 515.6 cases).

The number of cases in Lithuania is declining, but the rate of decline has slowed compared to the previous weeks. There is also an increase in the number of municipalities where few cases are registered when 7 d. the daily average is 10 or less (there were 29 of those municipalities a week ago, according to today’s data 39) ”, the draft resolution indicates.

At the same time, it was proposed to extend the current circulation restrictions until January 31.

In view of the proposed extension of the quarantine regime, until 2021, respectively. February 28 24:00, the restriction on the movement of people between municipalities must also be extended, ”the document states.

Although the government was expected to decide on some exemptions for companies starting Wednesday, the idea was abandoned.

A concrete plan promises next week

Following the meeting of the Government Emergency Commission (WESC) on Monday, Health Minister Arūnas Dulkys reported that a quarantine release plan will be prepared and presented to the public next week.

Different releases are expected to be planned under 4 quarantine scenarios for 14 days per 100,000. population morbidity rate.

The first quarantine releases can be expected in mid-February if the epidemiological situation does not change.

It is also expected that next week the adjustment of the movement between municipalities will be decided. The Minister of the Interior, Agnė Bilotaitó, hinted that the lifting of movement restrictions between municipalities on working days could be proposed.

Already on Wednesday, Lithuania fell below 500 cases per 100,000. population in 14 days. So, according to the scenarios suggested by the experts, the exit of the worst D is already very close.

Delphi Remember that the nationwide quarantine was introduced on November 7 and tightened in mid-December.

At present, many shops, sports and leisure venues in the country have been closed, the movement of people between municipalities and meetings both at home and in public places has been restricted.