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On Wednesday, S. Skvernelis provided the Government with further information on the decision made by the Cabinet of Ministers to revoke the quarantine regime introduced in Lithuania on March 16.
“There are recommendations that the operation commander must decide, his role remains. The restrictions that apply today with the use of personal protective equipment, if we talk about transportation, from mass meeting places, remain,” said S Skvernelis to journalists.
According to the Prime Minister, there are increasing arguments based on the evidence provided by scientists that the use of protective masks can protect people from the distribution of Covid-19.
“It just caught our eye then. Let’s hold ourselves accountable to others and protect it. I think those mandatory recommendations and conditions, which remain in accordance with the COO’s decision, really need to be followed,” urged S. Skvernelis.
Only one recommendation left
The tv3.lt portal recalls that the Health Minister, Aurelijus Veryga, said on Wednesday that wearing personal protective equipment will only be a recommendation.
“There is no longer an imperative regarding the use of protective measures, isolation and we return to these measures as recommendations. When we enter quarantine, we back off,” Veryga told reporters at Seimas.
When asked to clarify whether the mask would no longer be needed when going to the store and the hairdresser, the minister confirmed that this would be a recommendation and said he hoped it would be followed.
“I understand that we are tired, tired, reluctant, but if we read the scientific publications that have already appeared, it shows that the masks have helped reduce the spread of the virus, so let’s be patient and use these tools,” said A. Veryga.
Quarantine is revoked
The quarantine imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic has been lifted by the government since June 17, and the state of emergency declared in late February remains in effect. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted that decision on Wednesday, as the trend to decrease the incidence of COVID-19 has been registered in the country since the end of April.
“In 41 municipalities, there have been no new cases of Covid-19 infection for several weeks. There are also not many hospitalized patients. We believe the situation is safe enough for the quarantine to be lifted, “said Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga of the government.
More participants in the events.
From June 17, the activities of leisure and entertainment venues, dining establishments, restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and other entertainment venues, casinos and slot machines, and bingo halls are allowed.
Cultural, entertainment, sports or other events are also organized according to the conditions established to manage the flow of people, maintain a safe distance and other conditions necessary for the safety of public health, hygiene and the provision of people. with the necessary personal protective equipment.
From June 17 to 30, open spaces are allowed for events with a maximum of 700 spectators and participants. At that time, no more than 150 spectators and participants can participate in the closed spaces.
From July 1 to 16, massive events are allowed, when no more than a thousand people participate in them. spectators and participants, in closed spaces, no more than 200 spectators and participants.
Part of the restrictions remain
However, even with the removal of quarantine, some restrictions remain on treatment facilities, mass events, and travel.
“Some restrictions on movement, border control, especially when it comes to third countries and countries with a morbidity rate of more than 25 cases per 100,000. The population must remain. The restrictions on mass events must also be maintained, whose increase in the number of participants has already been announced. Furthermore, the recommendations on planned services, on the operation of medical institutions, are certain recommendations on what to do, “said A. Veryga.
By decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, of June 17. until July 16. Temporary control of internal borders is extended by carrying out controls on people entering the Republic of Lithuania at the internal border of the European Union.
Travelers will decide on the research themselves
Compatriots returning to Lithuania from Wednesday will not have to be tested for the coronavirus. When asked if interested parties could investigate the mobile points and if it would cost, the Minister confirmed that such an opportunity would be provided.
“We have removed the obligation for everyone who comes to the test and the explanation here is very simple. We will understand how many people travel and now there are problems with medical institutions, when patients who want to go to the hospital have to wait, there are some difficulties, so we are already thinking about what to change so that the treatment process is not interrupted “, said A. Veryga
The minister explained that travelers will receive all the necessary information on where to go to monitor the signs of the disease and assured that even those without symptoms who have come from another country and have had head contact will be able to analyze the coronavirus.
What will change after lifting the quarantine?
The emergency situation allows for the extension of border controls. Starting June 17, it is proposed to leave control when arriving by plane and ferry. By decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, of June 17. until July 16. Temporary control of internal borders is extended by carrying out controls on people entering the Republic of Lithuania at the internal border of the European Union.
“The hours of work of the restoration, the entertainment and the places of entertainment will not be limited, they will be able to work. Also events. The Ministry of Culture, together with the Ministry of Health, is looking for solutions, especially on events organized indoors and increasing the number of participants. All the specific decisions and figures will appear in the government resolution on Wednesday, now there is only one draft, “Interior Minister Rita Tamašunienė told reporters this week.
The Minister noted that recommendations will still be issued on how to guarantee the health and safety requirements in the institutions.
The quarantine was introduced in Lithuania on March 16, the last time it was extended until June 16.
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