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Number of confirmed cases: 44,740
Number of patients: 33,346
Number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed yesterday: 1983
Number of deaths from coronavirus: 374
Deaths from coronavirus from other causes: 151
Number of people who recovered: 10,869
In Lithuania, 1983 cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were confirmed. 562 of them were registered in Vilna, 448 in Kaunas, 211 in Klaipėda, 167 in Šiauliai, 147 in Alytus and Panevėžys, 94 in Telšiai, 81 in Marijampolė, 57 in Utena and 55 in Tauragė. 14 cases have not yet been assigned to any region of the country due to lack of information. The regions to which these cases should be assigned will be clarified after the epidemiological survey.
Of the positive 1983 test results obtained on the last day, 934 entered the system in the afternoon and evening. During NVSC working hours 1,049 positive tests were obtained, of which 981 were epidemiologically diagnosed and the rest are performed today.
Cases in which the circumstances of human infection are not clear, i. Epidemiological studies revealed that people did not go abroad, did not communicate with confirmed cases of COVID-19, registered 134.
Shoots were recorded in shoots on the last day
During yesterday, coronavirus infection cases were recorded in outbreaks related to Švenčionys, Anykščiai, Mažeikiai, Rokiškis, Šilalė, Valkininkai, Varėna, Biržai, Kelmė, Radviliškis, Raseiniai, Šakiai, Tauragius City Clinicė, Vilnius City Clinicė City Clinicė Marcinkevičius, Telšiai Šiauliai Regional and Republican Hospitals and LSMUL Kaunas Clinics, LSMU Kaunas Hospital.
Also yesterday, cases were detected in the Kvėdarna Nursing Home, Merkinė Nursing and Supportive Care Hospital, Rietavas Nursing Home, Skaudvilė Nursing and Supporting Care Hospital, Varniai Nursing and Supporting Care Hospital, the Baisogala Primary Health Care Center, the Nursing and Supportive Treatment Department, Rietavas Parish nursing home.
After several cases, he is still registered in the Adakavas and Dūseikiai social care homes, Utena St. Clara Hospital for Nursing and Supportive Care.
Yesterday 15 cases were recorded in Druskininkai Nursing Home and Care and 16 in Tytuvėnai Department of Nursing and Supportive Treatment.
In Lithuania, there were 17 deaths from coronavirus
The NVSC reports that information was received from medical institutions last day about 17 deaths from coronavirus, people had comorbidities. Currently, the infection has claimed 374 lives.
There were 7 deaths in Kaunas County. The individuals belonged to the age groups 40-49, 70-79, and 80-89.
There were 3 deaths in Klaipeda County. The individuals belonged to the age groups 50-59, 70-79 and 80-89.
3 deaths were recorded in Vilnius county. The individuals belonged to the age groups 50-59, 80-89.
In Tauragė County there were 2 deaths. The individuals belonged to the age groups of 70 to 79 and 80 to 89 years.
2 deaths were recorded in Telšiai county. The individuals belonged to the age groups 40-49 and 80-89.
In addition, 8 deaths were recorded yesterday (2 cases each in Klaipėda, Vilnius and Šiauliai counties and 1 each in Kaunas and Telšiai counties), when those infected with the coronavirus died from other causes.
Public health professionals urge people to follow all measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection: hand hygiene, coughing, sneeze etiquette, use of personal protective equipment, physical distance and more.
Images of how the Covid-19 study is carried out, in a video report.
Updated recommendations
SAM remembers that the use of protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth is mandatory in closed public spaces. Residents are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water as often as possible, use disinfectants, and follow the cough and sneeze etiquette. It is very important to take care of environmental hygiene, the frequent ventilation of the premises, the daily cleaning of the surfaces used both in the home and at work.
In case of acute signs of upper respiratory infection, it is necessary to stay home and consult the Coronavirus Hotline (tel. 1808) or contact your family doctor for a consultation. When visiting shops, pharmacies, markets, other open and closed public places, it is advisable to keep a safe distance of at least 2 meters from other people.
After close contact with COVID-19, isolation at home or elsewhere is required for 14 days after the last day of exposure. The isolation rules must be strictly adhered to throughout the isolation period.
In public, avoid direct contact with people with whom you don’t normally interact, and avoid mass gatherings if possible. It is advisable to give priority to activities in open spaces.
When organizing a large personal celebration, it is recommended to postpone it if possible. Otherwise, it is advisable to limit the number of participants to ensure that the participants do not show any signs of respiratory infection. Participants are asked to respect coughing and sneezing etiquette, hand hygiene, and safe distance.
Travelers are advised to postpone unnecessary local and international travel. In preparation for the trip, it is advisable to assess the epidemic situation of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) in a particular country, the need for the trip and the risk of a possible quarantine (isolation) when returning to Lithuania. During the trip, it is recommended to avoid contact with sick people, observe hygiene, consume safe food and water.
Chronic patients and people over 65 are the most vulnerable group in the population, with a high risk of serious complications from coronavirus infection. Individuals from these population groups
It is recommended to ensure the least possible contact with other people, avoid places of mass concentration, take care of hygiene, if possible, use the services that are provided remotely.
Persons 6 years of age and older must wear nasal and oral protective equipment in enclosed public spaces (public transportation, stores, places of service, etc.), unless service cannot be provided while the recipient is wearing a mask. It is not necessary to wear the mask when exercising in sports clubs and when visiting leisure and amusement parks, when it is not possible to provide the service while wearing the mask. People with disabilities who cannot use them due to their health or whose use may be detrimental to a person’s health cannot wear face masks.
Masks should be worn so that they completely cover the mouth and nose. When using the mask, it is important not to touch it with your hands, and when touching or removing it, it is necessary to wash your hands. Disposable masks should not be reused, discarded after use.
We warn that violation of these rules may result in administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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