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The decision to lift the quarantine was made unanimously by the Cabinet of Ministers.
“Here for those who have developed conspiracy theories that the minister will never offer to lift the quarantine … There is no way to move towards a free life, however,” Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said after the vote.
Constraints were moved from one document to another.
The government also voted Wednesday in favor of a new version of the draft resolution that defines restrictions in the event of an emergency.
The third previously announced: full readiness, the readiness level of the civil protection system remained unchanged.
The document will take effect on June 17, when the quarantine regime expires.
It imposes restrictions similar to those contained in the quarantine order.
The document stipulates that from June 17 to July 16, the temporary control of the internal border is extended by verifying the people who arrive in Lithuania at the airports, the Klaipeda sea port, the exit is interrupted through various border points and the entrance is restricted through a part of the points.
Photo by Julius Kalinskas / 15min / Work in the office
The restrictions on entry to Lithuania in this resolution are similar to those in the resolution defining quarantine.
The resolution stipulates that foreigners can enter Lithuania from European countries where the number of coronavirus cases in the past two weeks has not exceeded 25 cases per 100,000. population. A.Veryga publishes the list of countries every Monday.
Public life will be regulated by the decisions of A.Veryga
In accordance with the regulation of the emergency situation, the activities of commerce, leisure, catering establishments, gaming houses and similar places will continue to be regulated by the decisions of the operations manager Aurelijus Veryga.
One of them, which defines the activities of catering establishments, is still in force today. According to him, this institution can work within up to 23 hours, the hours of outdoor work are not limited. The decision also specifies the distances to observe when sitting at a table.
The Wednesday before the meeting, A. Veryga told reporters. to review your decisions, however, he was still unable to say what decisions would change.
On Wednesday, the government placed restrictions on events:
- From June 17. until June 30: in open spaces with no more than 700 spectators, in closed spaces with no more than 150 spectators.
- From July 1 to July 16: in open spaces with no more than 1,000 spectators, in closed spaces with no more than 200 spectators.
It is planned that from June 17. until July 16. Preschool and pre-school education and non-formal education of children are carried out in schools and other education providers, if protective equipment is provided, otherwise it is continued at a distance.
The document, adopted Wednesday, also states that in the provision of outpatient personal health care services, priority is given to the remote way of providing personal health care services.
Luke April / 15min photo / Aurelijus Veryga
At the meeting, S. Skvernelis asked if it would not be possible to allow the provision of services in the way they are provided, only in some cases to allow the use of the remote method.
“This recommendation can be re-understood that even if it is possible to provide services in the usual way, it will be done remotely,” suggested the prime minister.
A.Veryga said the situation is not bad, services are provided well from a distance. It was decided that the remote or direct method would be decided by the medical institutions themselves, ensuring the interests of the patient.
The government also agreed that institutions belonging to the Lithuanian national health system would process all patient data through eHealth.
In a meeting on Wednesday, S. Skvernel did not rule out that, if necessary, the restrictions extend beyond July 16.
S.Skvernelis: we recommend using masks, avoiding unnecessary contacts
On his Facebook account, S.Svvernelis announced that although the quarantine will end, it is clear that we are still unable to fully relax today.
“This is pointed out both by epidemiologists and scientists in our country and by the situation in the world.” Therefore, we are changing quarantine to a statewide emergency. This means an appropriate level of preparation and certain remaining restrictions, “he said.
Photo by Sigismund Gedvila / 15min / Saulius Skvernelis
According to S. Skvernel, the main restrictions: partial control of movement, a prohibition on entry from those countries where the spread of the disease is high. The regulation of massive events in open and closed spaces remains, certain security requirements that must be observed in health and social care institutions, the obligation to isolate people if there are signs of the disease.
“If necessary, it is still possible to post quarantine not across the country, but in separate territory. To effectively control the possible spread of the disease when necessary. After all, much, as before, depends on awareness and responsibility of all of us. Most people have demonstrated this since the beginning of the quarantine. I think this is one of the main factors in Lithuania’s success in fighting the virus, “he wrote.
Therefore, according to S. Skvernel, it is still recommended to wear masks – at least in places where there are many people, where there is an increased risk and probability of possible infection. Of course, hygiene requirements must be strictly followed, unnecessary contacts and meetings should be avoided.
Motivated by decreased morbidity
The removal from quarantine is motivated by the fact that the incidence of COVID-19 has been on a downward trend since week 17 of the calendar year, and the incidence has decreased especially in week 22.
As of June 1, only 18 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported. It should also be taken into account that in 41 municipalities no new cases of COVID-19 have been registered in the third week, and from 2020 onwards. June 1 New cases were detected in only 8 administrative territories of the country. Furthermore, the majority of cases involve registered local foci of infection. In the past few weeks, an average of approximately 5 cases have been recorded, and the average number of new positive COVID-19 cases per week does not exceed 0.5% compared to all laboratory tests performed.
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