Skvernelis: wearing masks in public places will no longer be mandatory

“It just caught our eye then. Wearing them in public places will no longer be mandatory, only recommended. Masks will no longer be worn when playing indoors – not just for professional athletes, but for everyone else,” the Prime Minister wrote on Facebook. .

The instructions above remain: masks should still be used where crowds congregate, where they take longer, where safe distances cannot be guaranteed, which means increased epidemiological risk: in markets and other public outlets, public events, excursions and public at transport boarding points.

Since Thursday

As Minister Aurelijus Veryga said at a press conference on Tuesday, the government has a proposal to lift the requirement to wear face shields in public places in the near future. According to the Minister, with the gradual relaxation of the quarantine conditions introduced in Lithuania and the decrease in the number of infections, the obligation to wear protective equipment in public places may disappear. At a press conference on Wednesday, Veryga said the decision could take effect starting Thursday.

“If the government decided today, that provision would take effect tomorrow, but I would like to remind you that those protection measures will not disappear everywhere. They will disappear only in part from open public spaces. In some open areas where people congregate, such as In the markets or other places where people congregate, the requirement to use these devices will remain and it is not suggested to abandon them. As I said, if the government agrees, these changes can take effect starting tomorrow, “Veryga said.

Decisions made and processes for education. The Prime Minister wrote on Facebook that it was decided to allow institutions to choose which form of education to apply: distance, regular or mixed.

“In addition, more summer camps for children will be organized this summer. I understand that this will be very relevant for several parents. In addition, the government will look for ways to subsidize these camps and thus cover at least part of the parents’ expenses,” wrote the Prime Minister.

It is also proposed to allow the resumption of professional sports competitions from May 30.

“Until now, of course, without viewers,” he wrote.

S. Skvernelis also has good news for those who want events.

“From May 30, they will be allowed in open and closed spaces, with a maximum of 30 spectators (event organizers and staff are not included) and the established distance between them will be maintained.

I would like to add that the number of spectators allowed in the near future may change in an upward direction, if the epidemiological situation allows it, “he said.

Scheduled dental services will also be allowed starting Monday.