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The rally, which the organizers call the “For Free Will” rally, brought together several hundred people, most of whom were not wearing the masks that are mandatory at mass events. The leader of the demonstration affirmed that the use of masks is the choice of the demonstrations themselves, although in the Code of Administrative Offenses, between 500 and 1.5 thousand people are threatened with not wearing mandatory protective measures at public events. a fine of EUR.
People at the rally waved the flags of Lithuania, Arvydas Juozaitis public meeting “Lithuania is here”, Samogitia, some had posters directed against the media or coronavirus control measures.
Hematologist Eduardas Vaitkus delivered a speech at the rally. He said that Mr. Veryga was lying to people.
Veryga told me to be with the mask, she said punishment if I didn’t listen. He said still complain to parents if they don’t have a mask. I say I don’t want to be a slave. I say that a lie is written on the website of the ministry. In this case, I want to ask you Lithuanian citizens to tell me, you don’t understand, how can I believe that Veryga no longer lies? ”Said E. Vaitkus at the rally.
He later chanted the slogan “Verygą lauk!”, Which was later joined by the rally participants.
He questioned whether the coronavirus was in fact a “serious problem” and said the government would not admit its mistakes in handling the coronavirus.
The organizers of the demonstration declared that they demand freedom of choice for everything that “the Lithuanian Constitution allows and grants”. The initiators of the event through social networks said that the rally was in favor of free access medicine, education in “normal” conditions, the development of medium and small businesses, in the face of the obligation to wear masks.
Among those who actively invited people to the rally were businessman Ugnius Kiguolis and Marius Gabrilavičius, founder of the portal minfo.lt, who also introduces himself as a psychotherapist, also known by the nickname MG Maksimalietis.
He has become famous in recent weeks for his speeches on the authoritarian Belarusian leader Aliaksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of masks in public places, which states that masks can form a “barrier against potentially dangerous droplets.”
The WHO previously said there was insufficient evidence that healthy people should wear masks, but later changed its position based on new evidence supporting the effectiveness of masks.
As of August 1, the use of masks is once again mandatory in public transport and in closed spaces, mass outdoor events and catering establishments, except when eating and drinking.
SAM states that the mandatory use of masks is only part of the measures to control the spread of the coronavirus infection. Residents are also advised to follow a safe distance, personal hygiene, and cough etiquette.
The WHO also emphasizes that the masks are only a means to control the spread of the coronavirus.
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