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The government abandoned its intention on Wednesday to limit the opening hours of restaurants, bars and nightclubs due to the threat of Covid-19. Both S. Skvernelis and the Minister of Health, Aurelijus Veryga, spoke about the need to limit the working hours of these institutions last week, but it was decided not to make a decision.
“For some of these institutions, reducing this type of work time simply means closing that business. <...> We are talking about maintaining a mandatory social distance. The proposal will be to limit the number of people, perhaps linking it to square meters, to really ensure that there are no crowds of people. Use of protective equipment, masks, disinfectant.
Also, evaluate the information on the technical equipment of those establishments: if there is sufficient ventilation. And make decisions so they can work safely. As for restaurants and cafes, those working hours are probably not very relevant, and for nightclubs, the casino should have other requirements, if we can coordinate those requirements with the commercial representatives, ”S. Skvernelis told reporters on Wednesday .
The restriction is already planned
However, on Wednesday, a government decree said it was proposed to allow catering establishments, restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues, casinos and slot machines, and bingo halls from 8 a.m. to midnight.
However, the limitation on working hours would not apply when food is removed or delivered by other means. Nor would the restriction apply when catering services are provided to employees of companies, establishments or organizations in which shift work is carried out on the premises or premises of those companies, establishments or organizations.
Earlier, Health Minister Aurelius Veryga said he had no doubt that the government would toughen the opening hours of public catering establishments.
“Next week a draft on the reduction of working hours will be presented to the Government. It will be suggested to configure as it is in our neighboring Latvia to be able to operate until 24 hours. Obviously, this should be determined.
Because it was discussed in the Government. This is likely to be accepted. Businesses need to know this and prepare for it. It is unlikely that such a decision will not be made, “A. Veryga told reporters on Friday.
Also recently, S. Skvernelis also supported this issue.
“It just came to our attention then. I think the restriction of working hours for restaurants and cafes will be minimal or not affect them. When it comes to nightclubs, the problem is more acute. Once again it has been suggested that a meeting be held. with the industry so that a decision is not made today and must be implemented today or tomorrow Have the right time to prepare and decide what to do next.
Yes, indeed, it is difficult to guarantee safe conditions when it comes to nightclubs, and those decisions will be made one way or another when it comes to nightclubs, ”S. Skvernelis told reporters a bit earlier.
29 new cases
Last day, 29 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Lithuania, the total number is 2,958, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday.
Currently, 985 people still have coronavirus infection and 1,874 have recovered.
A total of 86 people died from COVID-19 and 13 people died from other causes.
There are 5,571 people in isolation.
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