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This was announced by S. Skvernelis during the Government meeting. According to him, it is planned to discuss with the representatives of the hotel establishments next week how to ensure the safety of the clients in these establishments without restricting working hours.
“It has been decided that the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Economy and Innovation will meet with the associated structures on Monday and seek solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements without prohibiting or restricting the activities of these institutions,” said S. Skvernelis in the encounter.
However, according to the prime minister, security requirements for catering establishments will be stricter than before.
“If these requirements are met, it is likely that the Minister of Health will provide such decisions to the Government. If not, we will have to seek other alternative ways to prevent the situation in these institutions in a preventive manner,” added the Head of Government.
The decision was made by the Covid-19 Situation Management Committee on Wednesday.
The restriction is already planned
However, in a letter from the Ministry of the Interior on Wednesday, it was proposed that catering establishments, restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues, casinos and slot machines, bingo halls can operate from 8 am to the midnight.
However, the limitation on working hours would not apply when food is removed or delivered by other means. Nor would the restriction apply when catering services are provided to employees of companies, establishments or organizations in which shift work is carried out on the premises or premises of those companies, establishments or organizations.
Earlier, Health Minister Aurelius Veryga said he had no doubt that the government would toughen the opening hours of public catering establishments.
“Next week a draft on the reduction of working hours will be presented to the Government. It will be suggested to configure as it is in our neighboring Latvia to be able to operate until 24 hours. Obviously, this should be determined.
Because it was discussed in the Government. This is likely to be accepted. Businesses need to know this and prepare for it. It is unlikely that such a decision will not be made, “A. Veryga told reporters on Friday.
Also recently, S. Skvernelis also supported this issue.
“It just came to our attention then. I think the restriction of working hours for restaurants and cafes will be minimal or not affect them. When it comes to nightclubs, the problem is more acute. Once again it has been suggested that a meeting be held. with the industry so that a decision is not made today and must be implemented today or tomorrow Have the right time to prepare and decide what to do next.
Yes, indeed, it is difficult to guarantee safe conditions when it comes to nightclubs, and those decisions will be made one way or another when it comes to nightclubs, ”S. Skvernelis told reporters a bit earlier.
29 new cases
Last day, 29 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Lithuania, the total number is 2,958, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday.
Currently, 985 people still have coronavirus infection and 1,874 have recovered.
A total of 86 people died from COVID-19 and 13 people died from other causes.
There are 5,571 people in isolation.
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