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On Wednesday, the government banned the merger of more than two people, excluding family members, in a temporary trade, offering to waive promotions and discounts.
“As the situation continues to be difficult, although we have stable figures that no longer grow daily, but are still very high, it also places a huge burden on the health sector, so we propose to adjust the government’s quarantine decision.” Defense Minister Aurelijus Veryga.
At the suggestion of the Ministry of Health (SAM), the government prohibited the formation of groups of more than two people; currently it is possible to form groups of no more than five people. No more than two people may participate in non-formal education activities, subject to other necessary conditions. These conditions must also be met when providing accommodation services and organizing religious ceremonies.
It is also prohibited to trade in shops, supermarkets and temporary points of sale installed in the places where services are provided, that is, when it is not carried out in physically separated shops, but in common premises and supermarket passages. There will be no restrictions on the trade of food products, pyrotechnic articles and commercial islands.
A recommendation has been approved not to carry out sales, discount hours, tastings and other measures in shops, supermarkets, markets and other public points of sale and places of service that increase the flow of buyers and visitors at a certain time in a certain place . This would not apply to online trading.
The second quarantine for the rapid spread of the coronavirus in Lithuania was introduced on November 7 for three weeks, but it lasted until mid-December without the situation improving.
During the quarantine it is forbidden to swarm, it is necessary to wear masks in public places, cafes, bars, restaurants and other places of entertainment, health and recreation services are not open. The restrictions also apply to healthcare, retail outlets, educational institutions, public transportation, and other areas.
The government has allowed small groups of people to open museums, galleries and tours since December 10, but has not ruled out that the decision could be changed.
The modifications will take effect as of the publication of the resolution.
Author Milena Andrukaitytė
