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We remind you that on Monday 27 countries were announced, of which Lithuania will receive tourists from June 1 and upon arrival from All 24 of them won’t even have to isolate themselves.
How countries are selected
At a press conference on Monday, Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga once again explained the basis for such a decision. They will be determined by two indicators, the use of which has been agreed with Latvia and Estonia, which have opened their borders.
The first, which has been applied before, is that if the number of patients with coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in a foreign country in the last 14 days is 100,000. the population does not exceed 25. “This indicator means that it is possible to come from those countries, flights can be resumed from there,” said A.Veryga.
However, 14 days of self-isolation will continue to be mandatory for those who come from these countries. In order not to need it, the country must meet the second new criterion: that the number of cases does not exceed 15 cases per 100,000. population.
“Even simpler: if we have an indicator of 25, it is possible to come and go from there, flights can be organized from there. And if the indicator is less than 15, it is not only possible to advance, but it is no longer necessary to isolate or isolate themselves ”, explained the minister.
A.Veryga noted that every Friday the list of countries will be coordinated and renegotiated along with Latvia and Estonia. It will be published on Mondays and will only be valid for one week.
Tips for travelers
However, there is still another requirement for travelers: completing the questionnaire from the National Center for Public Health upon arrival in Lithuania. Rolanda Lingienė, director of the Vilnius branch of the NVSC, strongly advised filling it out. electronically.
According to R. Lingienė, people who continue to come to the country will be able to take or change the mask before the check-up, a symptom check-up will be carried out, the temperature will be measured and a survey will be carried out to detect the symptoms. The electronic registration form will be checked; if not available, it will be completed on the spot.
Photo by Lukas Balandus / 15min / Rolanda Lingienė
Laboratory tests for COVID-19 infection are no longer performed in immigrants.
R.Lingienė listed tips on how to prepare to go to Lithuania. First, it would be better to complete the above form online in advance.
“Furthermore, when planning a trip to Lithuania, it is very important to assess whether self-isolation will be required upon arrival. This information will be changed every Monday,” emphasized R. Lingienė.
In addition, you should assess whether you have self-isolation facilities, if you need it. If you do not have such facilities, it is advisable to contact the administration of the municipality you are visiting in advance to provide them.
Self-isolation requirements are relaxed
R. Lingienė announced that the self-isolation requirements for those who will still have to comply with it are a little more relaxed.
“Isolation will be easier for them, they will be able to get out of their isolation place and walk, for example, walk no more than 1 km, but they are not allowed to go to mass gathering places: supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, etc. places “R. Lingienė announced.
Another novelty is that, in exceptional cases, it is possible to isolate yourself from loved ones, even if they have not traveled. “Only after they have agreed to accept these people who have returned from abroad. There are special restrictions for that, but the possibility exists,” said R. Lingienė.
However, the head of the NVSC branch Vilnius emphasized that the risk of coronavirus infection still remains, although the restrictions are being relaxed. It is advisable to follow all the requirements of personal hygiene, coughing, sneezing, keeping distance between people, etc.
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