Quarantine – in 8 more municipalities: masks are mandatory in all public places



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Quarantine announced in Elektrėnai, Joniškis district, Jurbarkas district, Kaunas city, Kelmė district, Klaipėda city, Klaipėda district, Kretinga district, Marijampolė, Pasvalys district, Plungė district, Skuodas district, district Šiauliai, Šilalė district, Širvintosionys district, Šilalė district, Trakai district, Vilnius city and municipalities of Vilnius district.

“Taking into account the deterioration of the situation and the indicators of disease spread, we would like to request that the Government Resolution on the announcement of quarantine in some municipalities be amended and complemented by adding the municipalities of the city and the district of Kaunas, Klaipėda , Šilalė, Telšiai, Trakai, Širvintos and Vilnius “. informed the Minister of Health, Aurelijus Veryga.

Aurelijus Veryga

Also, considering that the situation in the country is deteriorating very rapidly, it is proposed to introduce additional requirements to those adopted by 12 other municipalities.

“We offer articles that regulate the use of masks. That it would be mandatory in all public places for people from 6 years old, ”said the Minister.

The requirement to wear a mask does not apply to high performance sports exercises or competitions, sitting at a table or bar in a catering establishment, or during the provision of a service in which the service cannot be provided while the recipient is wearing the mask.

The exceptions will also apply to disabled people, masks should not be used outside the residential area and when there are no other people within a radius of 20 meters, except close relatives.

Duration of quarantine: as of October 28. 00:00 until November 11. 24:00

As of Monday, quarantine – in 12 municipalities

In these municipalities, residents are prohibited from gathering, in some places it is mandatory to wear protective masks, work in places of commerce and service is restricted, and other restrictions apply.

Quarantine has been announced in the following municipalities: Elektrėnai, Joniškis district, Jurbarkas district, Kelmė district, Klaipėda district, Kretinga district, Marijampolė, Pasvalys district, Plungė district, Skuodas district, Šiauliai district, Švenčionys district.

The duration of the quarantine regime is from October 26. 00:00 until November 9. 24:00

At that time, the quarantine in the Raseiniai district was extended for another two weeks until November 6. 24:00

Restrictions on divination

In municipalities where the quarantine has been announced, the intensity of travel on regular long-distance and suburban passenger transport routes is limited: when they leave the territory of the municipality, travelers can occupy only seats at a distance of at least 1 meter.

People are required to be in public places in groups of no more than 5 people, except for family members, to maintain a distance of at least 2 meters between people or groups of people, to avoid direct physical contact, to meet personal hygiene requirements. Restricted does not apply when attending a funeral.

Where masks are a must

Children over 6 years old should wear nose and mouth protection in public spaces and on public transportation.

Masks are not required for high performance sports and physical activity professionals, high performance sports and physical activity instructors, and judges participating in high performance sports exercises or competitions.

Furthermore, masks are not required in catering establishments while sitting at a table or bar, as well as during the provision of a service where the service cannot be provided while the recipient of the service is in a mask.

This requirement does not apply to persons with disabilities who, due to their state of health, cannot wear masks or whose use could endanger the state of health of a person. These people are recommended to wear a face shield.

In addition, the masks are optional outside the residential area (cities, towns, villages, single-family homes, gardener associations) and when there are no other people within a radius of 20 meters, except family members.

Teleworking and flow management

In state and municipal institutions, establishments, state and municipal companies, work is organized and clients are served remotely or partially remotely and in cases where the relevant functions must be performed at the workplace. It is mandatory to ensure that the necessary immediate functions are performed. It is recommended that the private sector work in the same way of organizing work as in the public sector.

The flow of buyers and other visitors is restricted in the facilities, territories and (or) adjacent to shops, kiosks and other points of sale, not less than 10 m2. m of commercial space per buyer or not more than one buyer is served at a time.

The flow of service recipients and other visitors in cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports institutions is limited: at least 10 m2. m the area of ​​the premises where the service is provided by a client or another visitor, and a distance of at least 2 meters must be guaranteed between staff, service users or other visitors. This requirement does not apply to high skill sports exercises.

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