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Although on February 15, after the meeting of the Government Emergency Situations Commission (VEKS), it was proposed to release the traffic restrictions between the cities of Alytus, Panevėžys, Šiauliai and the district municipalities, the Government did not consider this issue .
“Because next weekend will be February 28, so far the quarantine order is in force, and next Wednesday we will still have to decide under what conditions, what restrictions should be extended and which ones can be waived. At that time, if everything goes well, we can talk about the C2 scenario if the dynamics continue to be favorable. These are probably the most activities that we will be able to talk about one or the other launch, ”I. Šimonyt dijo said earlier at the cabinet meeting.
Scenario C2 is entered when the pandemic situation reaches 150-200 cases per 100,000. population in two weeks, with a positive test rate of 4-10%. According to the government-approved quarantine release plan, looser restrictions are also envisaged when entering this scenario.
In scenario C2, the operation of shops, kiosks and pavilions (other than those located in markets) with independent entrances is allowed, provided that the area of their facilities does not exceed 300-1500 m2. m, providing 20 square meters. m of commercial space per visitor or serving one person.
Contact or coeducation education is being updated to give primary school children a preference for vaccination. The recommendation to allow only children whose parents do not have the opportunity to telecommute to work in kindergartens is rejected.
The practical driving training and driving tests are also being updated, in combination with the renewal of driving training.
Short visits to prisons would be allowed to ensure these rules.
Stage C2 means good news for fans of art and culture. In this scenario, visits to galleries, museums, other exhibition spaces, activities in library reading rooms are allowed, ensuring grouping of 2 people or family, decision requirements of the Operations Manager, tests. Events are allowed when not getting out of the car. In cases where the activity is carried out in a closed space, at least 20 m2 M. meter. requirement per person (in cases where the total area is up to 20 square meters – one person).
Culture Minister Simonas Kairys also spoke about the fact that the cultural sector may be a bit liberated from the beginning of March. He also had a good knowledge of cinemas: “They are treated as a service, not an event, which allows them to start their activities earlier.”
The Minister emphasizes that the issue of the return of tickets and delayed events is not yet resolved, but urges everyone to work together to find constructive and fair solutions.
Speaking about the movement between municipalities, I. Šimonytė considered that next week a decision can be made not only on several smaller municipalities, but also on the movement between other municipalities of the ring.
The head of government said there are several reasons why ministers did not consider releasing the movement on Wednesday.
“If you evaluate the color mark, you will see that in some cases the colors of the ring and the center of the city are different because there are different numbers of cases per 100 thousand. population. But there are also cases where the colors differ because the proportion of positive tests is very high, ”said I. Šimonytė.
According to her, this could mean several things. First, test more where coronavirus is most likely to be detected, such as in hot spots.
“The sooner municipalities start testing in general society, not only in a concentrated sample, where the probability of the virus is high, but also in general society to get a better picture, the more the numbers will be compared and the less differences will be, “declared I. Šimonytė.
According to the Prime Minister, the ministers discussed the issue, but decided to discuss it next week along with other quarantine changes.
“I am very hopeful that during that week these differences will diminish or disappear completely and we will be able to talk about all the municipalities in the ring”, said I. Šimonytė.
Following the tightening of quarantine in Lithuania in mid-December, many stores in the country were closed, with the exception of food, sports and leisure facilities, restricted movement of people between municipalities, and gatherings both at home and in places. public.
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