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The Minister stressed that not only is the incidence rate monitored, but also what is happening in our hospitals.
“According to this morning, we are 35 percent busy. Our so-called Covid-19 spare beds. So, in practice, we are in the middle of the steps that would be taken to impose restrictions on the activities of medical institutions. I can remind you. we have a target of 75% fill rate We have 139 cases in the hospital, of course most of them are from Šiauliai region.
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What can be emphasized is that the number of patients who need oxygen therapy, but those who would need artificial lung ventilation, is not growing dramatically.
The minister emphasized that the situation is deteriorating daily and called for the necessary recommendations to be followed.
He recalled wearing masks even in situations where people are unsure whether it is an obligation or a recommendation.
“If you interact with people who are not your co-workers or family members, it would be nice if you put on a mask, don’t forget to wash, sanitize your hands when possible and keep a physical distance,” Veryga said.
He asked to trust science rather than conspiracy theories.
The minister also invited the residents of Raseiniai, where the virus is spreading with great force, to listen to the calls of specialists to carry out the test. At the same time, he recalled that he had been commissioned to create a new mobile point.
Veryga emphasized that municipalities can make many decisions about managing COVID-19 without waiting for national instructions.
Among other things, the minister said that messages from some people who do not believe in the virus and are guided not by science but by certain conspiracy theories are worrying.
“It is not a question of religion, of faith, but of science. So I urge you not to abuse or endanger your health and the health of your loved ones, ”he said.
A total of 172 cases
The National Public Health Center (NVSC) reports that 172 cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were confirmed in Lithuania last day. Of these, 74 were registered in Kaunas, 52 in Šiauliai, 30 in Vilnius, 9 in Klaipėda, 4 in Alytus and 1 in Panevėžys, Telšiai and Utena counties.
In Utena County, death from coronavirus infection was confirmed yesterday. The person was at risk due to age and other illnesses. Another death was also reported at LSMU Kaunas hospital on Friday, in the age group 80 to 89 years.
4 cases are imported
During the day, 4 cases of importation in the country were confirmed.
So far, 24 people with a confirmed coronavirus infection yesterday have been unable to identify where they may have contracted the infection. Epidemiological studies have shown that people did not travel abroad and did not interact with confirmed cases of COVID-19. Specialists are examining the routes of these infections, so the statistics may still change if links are found between individual cases.
After contact, but not in foci, epidemiologists estimate that 49 people were infected, but the cases are not classified as foci of infection based on currently available data.
The virus is spreading faster in Raseiniai
In Kaunas County, most of the cases were confirmed yesterday. Of these, 49 cases in the Raseiniai district. Here the social residence of Blinstrubiškės stands out, with 34 cases approved by decision of the NVSC yesterday, both the residence staff and the patients were prophylactically examined. A total of 55 cases have already been linked to this outbreak.
7 cases identified yesterday are related to the outbreak of the Kaunas Chief Police Commissariat, one of which is a secondary case. A total of 11 cases related to this outbreak have been confirmed.
The outbreak in the Erudite School is linked to 3 cases confirmed yesterday. A total of 15 cases have already been linked to this outbreak.
2 cases confirmed yesterday are linked to the LSMUL KK Eye Disease Day Surgery Center.
1 case approved yesterday was related to the Depth Department of the Viduklė S. Stanevičius Gymnasium. A total of 3 cases in this outbreak.
1 secondary case confirmed yesterday is related to the Raseiniai Cultural Center. A total of 4 are currently associated with this outbreak.
In addition, 1 secondary case is related to the outbreak in the municipality of Raseiniai. A total of 46 cases have been linked to this outbreak.
The second case 1 is related to an outbreak of a construction company. A total of 3 cases have already been linked to this outbreak.
In Šiauliai county, 16 cases that were confirmed yesterday are related to the Radviliškis hospital outbreak. A total of 155 are associated with this outbreak.
3 secondary cases are related to the Republican Hospital of Šiauliai. A total of 56 cases were confirmed.
2 cases related to the outbreak at Kuršėnai hospital. A total of 8 cases are associated with this outbreak.
5 cases confirmed yesterday are related to the outbreak at Kelmė dairy. A total of 21 cases are already linked to this outbreak.
Yesterday there were 2 secondary cases in the Šiauliai GMP outbreak, with a total of 8 cases.
In Vilnius County, 3 secondary cases were confirmed in the Lietuva ensemble outbreak. Of this outbreak, 39 cases have already been registered.
4 cases recorded yesterday are related to the Dance Harmony outbreak, of which 3 cases are also related to the outbreak in the Fire and Rescue Department. A total of 13 cases have been linked to this outbreak.
3 cases are related to the wind orchestra “Trimitas”. There are 3 cases associated with this fireplace.
2 cases in Vilnius are associated with an outbreak among hockey players. 4 cases of this outbreak have also been confirmed in Klaipėda County. A total of 11 cases have been linked to this outbreak.
In Klaipėda County, 1 more case is associated with the Palangos Line outbreak. There are already 4 cases in total.
4 cases were identified in Alytus County for Druskininkai Township employees. A total of 6 cases were identified in this outbreak.
NVSC reports that a total of 4,956 cases of COVID-19 disease have been confirmed in Lithuania, 2,378 people are still ill, 2,466 have recovered.
For their part, 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. .
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