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Currently, 196 people remain infected with the coronavirus and 1,545 have recovered. 72 people are in isolation. 79 people died from COVID-19, and 11 other people living with coronaviruses died from other causes.
As of June 1, 35 import cases had been registered in Lithuania. During the last day, 3774 samples were analyzed, in total – 440 thousand. 453.
Two of the three new coronavirus cases confirmed last day are related to previously confirmed cases, the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) said Saturday.
The coronavirus has been confirmed in a woman suspected of having previously killed a person in the Vilnius district who was infected with the coronavirus after her death. Some 30 people who have been in contact with this person have been identified, including those who participated in the interviews and were together in court.
The case in Marijampolė is imported from Ukraine. The person is a member of the same team as previous Ukraine returnees.
On July 1, a person with two children returned to Lithuania by car from Ukraine through the Kalvarija-Budzisko border checkpoint. The trip lasted 2 p.m. nonstop Contact with the ill person is likely to have taken place in Ukraine. The person is a soldier. Hospitalized on July 3 at the Military Rehabilitation Center of the Dr. Jonas Basanavičius Military Medical Service.
According to the NVSC, a case was identified by residents of the Anykščiai district, who requested an ultrasound from the Anykščiai hospital because they complained of nausea and vomiting of pregnant women.
They put him in a room and gave him the necessary medication, and left him at home three hours later.
A sample was prophylactically taken for the COVID-19 test. The infection was confirmed.
The woman says that she does not feel any symptoms of the disease. He did not leave Lithuania and denied contact with COVID-19.
Eighteen people were contacted, 11 of whom were isolated (eight family members, two women in the room, a nurse). Other people in contact are low risk: they have worked with safety equipment or at a safe distance.
Three new cases of coronavirus were confirmed on the last day, the total number increased to 1831.
Currently, 196 people remain infected with the coronavirus and 1,545 have recovered. 72 people are in isolation. 79 people died from COVID-19. As of June 1, 35 import cases had been registered in Lithuania.
Key information about coronavirus
Coronavirus is a virus with a new structure that has never caused human infections before. Its main symptoms are similar to those of the flu: fever, cough, shortness of breath and other respiratory problems. In more severe cases, coronaviruses cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, or death.
There is no specific treatment for the new coronavirus infection, only symptomatic treatment. Patients can be completely cured, depending on their condition and when treatment is started.
To avoid coronavirus, it is recommended to follow the general hygiene rules: wash your hands with warm soapy water, disinfect your hands, follow the sneeze and cough label, ventilate the facilities at least 2-3 times a day, clean the rooms daily. Frequently used surfaces in the room (eg nightclubs). tables, bedsteads and other bedroom furniture), use protective equipment, avoid meetings, stay at least 2 meters away from other people.
Modified case definition
The Ministry of Health (SAM), taking into account the changes related to travel, which came into effect on June 1. , clarifies the definition of the case. Hereafter, possibly ill, i. and. in case of suspicion, a person with characteristic symptoms of a coronavirus infection (COVID-19) who has traveled or lived in foreign states that are included in the list of countries published by SAM every Monday by decision of the Head of State Emergency Operations. It establishes the preventive measures that must be taken when returning from these countries.
In addition, a symptomatic person who has had close contact with a sick or potentially infected person during the past 14 days will also be considered a suspected infected coronavirus infection.
The Ministry of Health (SAM) recalls that, after evaluating the epidemiological situation in Lithuania, starting June 1, tests for coronavirus infection will be carried out in accordance with the new procedure. Preventive tests are expected to be carried out on the basis of the municipality’s epidemiological indicators or, in other words, on the basis of a risk assessment in a specific municipality. Patients experiencing symptoms, as well as hospitalized patients on a planned basis and after outbreaks of infection, such as those infected in a dormitory, will be specifically investigated.
It is expected that all people who develop at least one symptom of an acute respiratory infection, that is, and. temperature, cough, shortness of breath and more. Additional symptoms include sudden loss or weakening of smell or taste. Less specific symptoms include headache and muscle aches, chills, tiredness, vomiting, or diarrhea.
As before, all persons referred by specialists from the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) who work in pockets of infection, such as when a case is diagnosed in a dormitory-type residence, will be examined. In addition, tests will continue to be carried out to confirm that the person has already recovered, the so-called repeated tests.
This means that not all travelers arriving or returning from abroad without exception will have to undergo a test, as is currently the case. They will check to see if you experience typical symptoms of a coronavirus infection.
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