Skvernel was vaccinated against COVID-19 – definitely worth it, not even a question

“I am vaccinated, but I don’t want anyone to be in that priority row where I am. Definitely worth it, not even a question. This is especially helpful for those who have or have had serious problems with the diseases in question. I don’t feel any negative symptoms, “S. Skvernelis told reporters during the first plenary session of the Seimas spring session on Wednesday.

The former prime minister was vaccinated with Pfizer and BioNTech.

He proposes to vaccinate the members of the Seimas and the Government as well

According to S. Skvernelis, members of the Seimas and the Government could now be vaccinated.

“We all understand that the desire to push Seimas into telecommuting is very obvious: there is a fragile majority, sensitive bills may appear, and work outside the plenary session complicates discussions, discussions and cooperation between factions.

As a result, the initiative must be shown to the president of the Seimas and the Board. I believe that the factions of the position would also support it: the members of the Seimas should be vaccinated and the issue closed at this stage, “the parliamentarian explained. .

According to S. Skvernel, this would also save money on parliamentary tests, and some politicians, he also noted, already have immunity.

“The test that is carried out before each session costs the taxpayers: if half of the members of the Seimas meet to take the test, it is about 6 thousand euros. This money is thrown where it should not be thrown,” said S. Skvernelis.

Šimonytė: Members of the Seimas and the Government will be able to get vaccinated together with everyone

However, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė stated that it is not necessary to do so yet, because politicians can work well remotely.

“At a time when a large part of the Lithuanian population works remotely, both the Seimas and the Government can certainly work remotely. The Seimas have already learned to work remotely, the government has probably been able to do so for some time. For a long time, the committees have been working remotely for probably a year. I think it’s quite comfortable, “said I. Šimonytė.

According to her, teleworking also saves time.

“I think that as long as many people in Lithuania work remotely, the Government and the Seimas can also work remotely, except in cases where it is necessary to meet physically. For example, when discussing some issues that sometimes cannot be discuss electronically ”, explained the Head of Government.

I. Šimonytė also pointed out that politicians will be able to get vaccinated during mass vaccination, until, according to her, there is not much time left.

“I don’t think there is long to wait until we can talk about vaccination on a large scale. I am sure that both the members of the Government and the Seimas will definitely wait. An isolated member of the Seimas or the Government can work remotely, ”added I. Šimonytė.