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Quarantine continues due to increasing morbidity trends
The quarantine is said to be spreading throughout the country as the epidemiological situation remains unfavorable.
“Currently, a 14-day change in the incidence rate of COVID-19 shows an upward trend: from 2020. October 23 to November 5. In 2020, a total of 11,140 cases of COVID-19 were reported and November 6 to 19 d. – 21,729 cases, of which outbreaks related to outbreaks and imported cases represent 50.9 percent ”, – the Ministry of Health (SAM) explained the reasons for extending the quarantine.
It is also observed that the incidence of coronavirus in the last 14 days is less than 150 cases per 100,000. The population was registered only in the municipality of Neringa.
Up to 11 municipalities registered more than 1,000 cases per 100,000. population morbidity. It is the largest in the Šilalė district municipality: there it reaches 1,700.2 cases per 100,000. population.
Although the situation is still not improving, there are positive indications that the trend of doubling weekly cases of coronavirus is no longer observed, as the situation has stabilized.
“The number of deaths from COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) continues to rise in 2020. 124 people died in October 2020. November (up to 20 days) – 160 people”, – says the document.
Museums, galleries and tours
Health Minister Aurelius Veryga said before the government meeting that he doubts the proposals of the Ministry of Culture, which frees the activities of museums, galleries and the organization of excursions because they are too early.
Before the government meeting, a draft resolution was registered proposing to allow groups of 5 to visit museums, galleries, and tours.
However, this provision was modified, reduced and approved by the Government.
The Cabinet has since decided December 10 Allow access to museums and galleries.
The following restrictions apply: visits to museums and galleries do not exceed In groups of 2 people, excluding family members (spouse or person with whom a registered partnership contract has been concluded, children (adopted), including minor children, parents (adoptive parents), guardians of the person and their spouse or person with whom they have been signed a registered partnership contract), 10 m2 The area visited by the museum or gallery per visitor and a minimum distance of 2 meters between people or groups of people (up to 5 people or family members) is observed.
Of the same December 10 Excursions will also be allowed.
The following restrictions apply: Tours with no more than 2 people, with the exception of family members (spouse or registered partner, children (adopted), including minor children, parents (adoptive parents), guardians of the person and their spouse or registered partner), and others The conditions for management of the flow of people, the observance of a safe distance, the necessary conditions for the safety of public health, hygiene and the provision of people with the necessary personal protective equipment have been established by the manager of emergency operations at the state level .
May change your mind
The issue of the extension of the quarantine throughout the country was presented to the Cabinet of Ministers by the Minister of Health A. Veryga. He said that the situation remains difficult.
“As the epidemiological situation continues to be difficult, although we see a certain slowdown in the number of cases, we have a difficult situation, we propose to extend the quarantine regime,” said the minister.
However, the government may still withdraw or postpone the mitigation proposed by the Ministry of Culture.
“The government could decide and make a different decision next week if the situation does not improve,” Veryga said.
Changes due to new commercial support
The government also decided on Wednesday to support new businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis. The grants, the amount of which will depend on the personal income tax paid last year, will be paid to everyone by at least 30%. small and medium-sized companies that have experienced a decrease in turnover.
In addition, under the same scheme as in spring, subsidies for downtime will continue to be paid, with benefits of € 257 for autonomous victims.
Delphi remember that the quarantine came into effect on November 7.
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