Urgent meeting of the COVID-19 Steering Committee after record illness: new measures to be decided



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Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced on Facebook that the meeting is planned to adopt “new tactical decisions that allow to reduce the acceleration of the spread of the virus without interrupting life within the country.”

The head of government says he understands that the new reality of living with the virus bothers people, but only “public awareness of protecting themselves and those around them is the most effective means” until a vaccine is invented.

“Almost 100 new infections a day, really a lot. Too much. But I want to reassure everyone and remind them that we are ready and we know what to do,” says the Prime Minister.

A record number of new coronavirus cases per day was reported in Lithuania on Saturday: 99. The highest number of new cases per day so far was recorded in April, during the peak of the epidemic in April. During the weekend, a total of 179 new cases of coronavirus were detected.

The largest focus of COVID-19 is currently at Radviliškis Hospital. The National Center for Public Health reported Sunday that a total of 57 coronavirus cases have been linked to the outbreak.

The Radviliškis District Municipality’s Emergency Situations Commission decided on Saturday that in order to control the spread of the virus, students in grades 5 to 12 will study remotely starting Monday, non-formal education will be suspended and canceled. the events. A COVID-19 mobile checkpoint opens in the city on Monday.

By order of the Chief of Operations, Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga instructed local authorities to make the coronavirus test available to all residents of the district.



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