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According to the minister, the vaccination of teachers, students and the entire society should be promoted, since it is, according to her, the main tool that will allow children to return to school safely.
“We plan to go to classes on September 1, to contact education. What the situation shows is that there may be more changes here and we are monitoring the situation in Lithuania. The increasing number of cases and the slowing down of the vaccination process are worrisome.
However, what is a bit worrying is that the hospitalization levels are not the same as during the pandemic (peak – ELTA) and the death toll is low, the situation is different, ”J. Šiugždinienė told LRT radio . The minister added that at least 10 percent. Lessons must take place remotely to “remember skills”.
However, the Minister points out that vaccination of children over 12 years of age is currently slow.
So far, he said, about 10 percent have been vaccinated against COVID-19. students.
“Vaccines are not mandatory, we need to strongly promote vaccination, because it is the main tool that can save us at this time, and if we all want to work in school, then each father, mother, grandmother should feel responsible for vaccinating both. Teachers and those around them also encourage children to get vaccinated, ”he said.
J. Šiugždinienė emphasizes that the safety of schools during testing will continue to be ensured in the fall.
“The tests are recommended and all schools must be prepared to take the recommended tests. Medical tests and check-ups should become the norm, ”he said.
