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56 percent Health workers have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, but another fifth have not been able to do so because they have acquired immunity after illness or have been confirmed by a serological blood test. These healthcare workers will be able to get vaccinated three months after a COVID-19 diagnosis or 60 days after a positive serological test.
Doctors who have not been vaccinated for other reasons (due to incapacity for work, just starting to work, etc.) may do so at any time they wish.
The COVID-19 vaccination of people with oncology and the elderly is currently underway in the country. If manufacturers adhere to delivery schedules, universal vaccination of the population could begin in May this year. The vaccination plan and other information about vaccines are available on the Koronastop.lt website.
The Ministry of Health recalls that the vaccination of doctors began on December 27, as soon as the first COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Lithuania. Doctors who worked directly with COVID-19 patients were initially vaccinated, followed by all other healthcare professionals.
With the vast majority of physicians gaining immunity and the flow of COVID-19 patients slowing, treatment facilities are already accelerating service renewal. The Ministry of Health encourages residents who have postponed scheduled services to actively seek medical advice from their family physicians, to attend scheduled day surgery, a day hospital, and other personal health care services.
Experts estimate that the health risks of late admission to treatment are often disproportionately higher than the risk of contracting a coronavirus infection.
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