Quarantine ends in Lithuania tomorrow: what will change?



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Internal border control

From June 17 to July 16, temporary control of the internal border was extended through controls to people entering the Republic of Lithuania at the internal border of the European Union: at international airports and in the state’s seaport. from Klaipeda. This means that only the passports of people arriving by plane or ferry will be reviewed. The passports of people arriving by land will not be verified.

Temporary restrictions to cross the state border were also established, establishing cases in which foreigners cannot enter the territory of the Republic of Lithuania.

Only nationals and legal residents of the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, the United Kingdom and the United Kingdom who come from those countries will be admitted if they have been diagnosed with a coronavirus infection in their country of residence within the last 14 calendar years . days did not exceed 25 cases per 100,000. population.

The last list of such countries can be found here.

List of countries from which self-isolation does not apply.

List of countries from which self-isolation does not apply.

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The entry of third countries will only be considered if a mutual agreement is reached between the states on the admission of citizens.

In addition, as before, all foreigners who have the right to reside in Lithuania and foreigners who are family members (parents (adoptive parents), children (adopted), spouses of Lithuanian citizens and foreigners who are entitled to permanent residence here will be admitted, guardians). The prohibitions will also not apply to foreigners holding a national visa of the Republic of Lithuania.

Safety instructions remain

Starting on Wednesday, facial masks will no longer be mandatory in places of commerce, service and events, but other protection measures remain (distances, disinfection), according to the decision of the Minister of Health.

The decision, signed Tuesday by Aurelius Veryga, head of state emergency operations, states that after the end of the quarantine, it will be necessary to maintain a distance of one meter between people, hand hygiene and disinfection in service places, commerce, leisure and entertainment.

Nasal and oral protection will no longer be mandatory for visitors or staff as of Wednesday, but its use is recommended.

The Ministry of Health BNS has confirmed that wearing face masks on public transport will also be recommended and will no longer be necessary.

People suffering from runny nose, cough, sneezing, shortness of breath will not be allowed in such places.

Nasal and oral protection will no longer be mandatory for visitors or staff as of Wednesday, but its use is recommended.

There is also an instruction to ventilate the premises at least once an hour, to disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched at least twice a day: handles, handrails, electrical switches, chair holders, shopping carts, bags.

Masks are no longer required

Starting on Wednesday, skins also become optional, but we recommend continuing to wear them.

Giedrius Surplys, the head of the public information group, said Monday that although the masks will not be mandatory in public places starting Wednesday, it is recommended to continue to wear them.

“After quarantine, the masks will no longer be mandatory, but we strongly recommend that you wear those masks if you think it is necessary due to the number of people around you, or because you want to protect yourself and others,” Surplys said in a press conference on Monday. .

Quarantine ends in Lithuania tomorrow: what will change?

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As of Wednesday, vendors and other public outlets, events, tours, public transportation boarding locations must wear masks, respirators, or other facial protection that covers the nose and mouth.

Also in interior public areas, except for eating and drinking in public catering and sports establishments.

The number of participants in the events will be limited.

From Wednesday June 17 to the end of June, events will be allowed in open spaces with a maximum of 700 spectators. Indoor events will be allowed when the number of spectators does not exceed 150 spectators.

From July 1 to 16, these numbers will change: in open spaces, events can be organized when the number of participants does not exceed 1,000, in closed spaces: 200 spectators.

Medical services

The activities of medical institutions will have to be organized by regulating the flow of patients and visitors, priority will be given to the remote way of providing outpatient services, and direct contact with the patient is only possible when services cannot be provided remotely due to the patient’s condition or more detailed examinations.

Treatment services can only be provided when institutions prepare and coordinate with the National Center for Public Health the institution’s plan for inpatient and outpatient services.

Activities for children in summer.

In the field of education, the removal of quarantine will only apply security requirements to activities that will take place during the summer: preschool, preschool and non-formal education of children.

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