What's the government response timeline for Lithuania?

Person with severe acute respiratory infection (i.e., fever, cough, hospitalization required) and no other etiology has been identified to meet at least one of the following criteria: former trip to or residence in Wuhan (Hubei Province, China) during the 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms of the disease, or the patient is a healthcare professional who worked in an environment that treated individuals with unspecified respiratory infections. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section

Person with acute respiratory infection (fever and one of the following: cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing) who requires or does not need hospitalization and has responded to at least one of the following epidemiological criteria: close contact with a confirmed or probable case of 2019-nCoV or traveled in areas where 2019-nCoV is spreading to the public - China (mainland, all provinces) or worked in an environment where persons suffering from 2019-nCoV infection were treated. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section

Person with acute respiratory infection (fever and one of the following: cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing) who requires or does not need hospitalization and has responded to at least one of the following epidemiological - has been in close contact with the confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 or have traveled in areas where COVID-19 is spreading - China (all provinces), the region of Northern Italy (regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna), which treated individuals with COVID-19 infection. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section

State of Emergency declared to prepare possible coronavirus to take preventive steps against the possible arrival and spread of the virus. Citizens to follow recommendations being put up on the website of the National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health. https://nvsc.lrv.lt/lt/

Person with acute respiratory infection (sudden onset of at least one of the following symptoms: cough, fever, difficulty breathing). Requiring or not requiring hospitalization and meeting at least one of the following epidemiological criteria during the 14 days prior to onset of symptoms - close contact with a confirmed or probable COVID-19 or traveling in areas where COVID-19 is spreading in the community or worked in environment where patients of COVID-19 were treated. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section

Government sets up a public information website; announces a hotline for residents, contacts for media. https://twitter.com/LithuanianGovt/status/1233350558477623298

The Government of Lithuania ordered all public indoor events of more than 100 attendees to be canceled. On the same day, the government ordered the closure of all educational institutions including kindergartens, public schools, and universities for two weeks with a recommendation to utilise online learning. All museums, cinemas, and gyms were also closed. (Gatherings:) http://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/ekstremaliu-situaciju-metu-masiniai-renginiai-uzdarose-patalpose-nevyks (Schools:) https://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/visoje-lietuvoje-del-koronaviruso-dviem-savaitems-uzdaromos-svietimo-istaigos https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1150971/nuo-penktadienio-del-koronaviruso-gresmes-nebedirbs-dalis-ugdymo-istaigu-atsaukiami-kulturiniai-sporto-renginiai

The Government of Lithuania ordered all public indoor events of more than 100 attendees to be canceled. On the same day, the government ordered the closure of all educational institutions including kindergartens, public schools, and universities for two weeks with a recommendation to utilise online learning. All museums, cinemas, and gyms were also closed. (Gatherings:) http://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/ekstremaliu-situaciju-metu-masiniai-renginiai-uzdarose-patalpose-nevyks (Schools:) https://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/visoje-lietuvoje-del-koronaviruso-dviem-savaitems-uzdaromos-svietimo-istaigos https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1150971/nuo-penktadienio-del-koronaviruso-gresmes-nebedirbs-dalis-ugdymo-istaigu-atsaukiami-kulturiniai-sporto-renginiai

On March 12, Education Minister Algirdas Monkevicius said that, under the government's plan, education institutions would be allowed to teach, but only remotely. The restrictions apply to kindergartens, secondary schools and universities, according to Interior Minister Rita Tamašuniene. The measures will come into effect on Friday (March 13) and remain in place until March 27. Source: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1150823/lithuanian-government-orders-school-closures-and-travel-restrictions-to-prevent-coronavirus

All the passengers arriving to Lithuanian airports will be subject to registration and screened at airports. All the passengers arriving in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania by bus, train and ferry shall be screened for COVID-19. Fourteen (14) day long self-isolation shall be mandatory to all travellers who arrive from high-risk countries and territories, identified as such by the decision of the Head of the National Emergency Operations Centre (Austria, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Iceland, Iran, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland)*. http://lrv.lt/en/important-information-to-foreign-nationals-in-lithuania

From 13th of March the coronavirus hotline 1808 became operational. People in isolation who came from high level risk countries and showed symptoms (i.e., fever, caught and ect.) were asked to dial the number. Dialing 1808 gives access to Hotline Consultant who follows a set algorithm to approve the testing. Suspected cases (according to existing case definition) were initially tested in isolation rooms in emergency care and were observed in hospitals. http://sam.lrv.lt/uploads/sam/documents/files/Mobilieji%20%20punktai%20v_05.pdf

The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf

The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf

The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf

The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf

"Restrictions shall be imposed on the flows of passengers using long-distance and suburban regular passenger transport services: they shall be required to travel seated maintaining the distance of at least one meter from each other. Special safety precautions shall be taken by disinfecting the vehicles at the beginning and end of the trip for each route. This provision is recommended for urban passenger transport too." https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf

To obligate persons: to visit or stay in parks and other open public places in groups of no more than five, except for close relatives, adoptive parents, adoptive children, guardians and carers, while keeping a safe distance (more than 2 meters and less than 15 minutes contact), avoiding direct physical contact and observing personal hygiene requirements; who are above six years of age, to wear protective equipment covering nose and mouth (face masks, respirators or other equipment): outdoor spaces: marketplaces and other public points of sale, events, excursions, public transport boarding points; in public indoor spaces, except: when eating and drinking in catering establishments referred to in paragraph 3.2.6. of this Resolution; when exercising. To recommend that persons above six years of age wear protective equipment covering nose and mouth (face masks, respirators or other equipment) in public outdoor spaces other than those referred to in paragraph 3.1.10.2 of this Resolution. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-announced-throughout-the-territory-of-the-republic-of-lithuania-attached-resolution-1

"Restrictions shall be imposed on the flows of passengers using long-distance and suburban regular passenger transport services: they shall be required to travel seated maintaining the distance of at least one meter from each other. Special safety precautions shall be taken by disinfecting the vehicles at the beginning and end of the trip for each route. This provision is recommended for urban passenger transport too." https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf

The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - Borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf

People who lose at least a third of their income due to the coronavirus crisis will be able to defer their loan payments, the Lithuanian parliament has decided. Under the law, banks and other credit institutions will have to defer loan payments for at least three months, if people have lost more than a third of their income due to reasons beyond their control and request payment deferral. https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1152354/lithuanians-losing-income-over-coronavirus-offered-loan-breaks

Major bus carriers temporarily suspend long-distance travel. After announcing this to the company UAB Kautra on Tuesday, the same decision was made by the companies Toks and Šilutes autobusu parkas. Lithuanian Railways promises to take care of passenger transportation after the quarantine of intercity bus trips. https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/eismas/7/1154688/i-kita-miesta-autobusu-nenuvyksite-vezejai-atsaukia-reisus-keleiviams-lieka-tik-traukiniai

Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13

Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13

Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13

Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13

Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13

Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13

1. Person with acute respiratory infection (displaying one of the following symptoms: fever, cough, breathing difficulties) and without an underlying cause that explains these symptoms, who within the past 14 days traveled from areas with COVID-19 spread. 2. Person with acute respiratory infection who has been in close contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case. Furthermore, laboratory testing is implemented for the following groups: a) persons with severe respiratory infection who require hospitalization; b) health care professionals and other key workers. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section

The Health Ministry said that all people experiencing cold-like symptoms associated with the coronavirus could now be tested. https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1156515/when-to-get-tested-for-covid-19-new-rules-in-lithuania-explained

KORONA STOP website launched by the government. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/#naujienos https://twitter.com/lithuaniangovt?lang=en

On 16 March, the government announced 2.5 billion euros fiscal package out of which 250 million euros were allocated for wage subsidies for employees in affected firms. On 7 April 2020, the Parliament approved amendments to the Law on Occupation regulating the requirements to receive state subsidies in case the downtime is announced for employees, as well as payouts for self-employed persons. WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR EMPLOYERS The amount of subsidy for the employee in the downtime is calculated as a percentage of the employee‘s salary (it cannot be higher than the salary determined prior to the announcing the emergency situation and quarantine) and at the discretion of the employer shall amount to: Under certain conditions an employer may qualify for subsidies from the government’s Guarantee Fund if employees become idle due to the pandemic. Subsidy amounts depend on how much of a company’s activities are impacted by COVID-19. Wage subsidy conditions- 1. 70% of the employee’s wage, but not more than EUR 910.5 gross (for a full month of idle time, otherwise reduced proportionately), OR 2. 90% of the employee’s wage, but not more than EUR 607 gross (for a full month of idle time, otherwise reduced proportionately). Employers must maintain employment of at least 50% of employees put on idle time for at least 3 months after the subsidy payments stop. https://www2.deloitte.com/lt/en/pages/legal/articles/covid-19-crisis--employment-law-in-lithuania.html https://www.asinta.com/news/coronavirus-update-for-employers-in-lithuania/

Seeking to facilitate the daily lives of people in self-isolation due to the coronavirus, a mobile app Quarantine was developed and launched. The initiative to apply smart technologies to the isolation of quarantined persons came from the joint efforts of the Government, the National Public Health Centre (NPHC), the team of the wellness app Lympo, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinic and Vilnius City Municipality. The Quarantine app is designed to monitor coronavirus symptoms on a daily basis, as well as to promote preventive actions and supervise self-isolation. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/useful-and-meaningful-self-isolation-with-a-mobile-app-quarantine

In order to control the spread of communicable diseases, the NCPH conducts an epidemiological investigation of all COVID-19 cases (they use interviews, clarify circumstances of the infection, conduct contact tracing and collect other epidemiologically relevant information). Those who have been in contact are isolated, contacted daily and their health status is evaluated. The information on the results of the ongoing study, including the sites visited by COVID-19 infected persons, are published online on the NCPH website. https://sam.lrv.lt/uploads/sam/documents/files/KORONA/DEL%20SALYTI%20TUREJUSIU%20ASMENU%20GRIŽUSIU%2C%20IŠ%20UŽSIENIO%20VALSTYBIU%2C%20IZOLIAVIMO%20PAKEITIMO%20(V-757).pdf

The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. https://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

Additional stricter restrictions will apply in the country this upcoming Easter weekend. To minimise movement and avoid gatherings during the holidays, people’s travel to cities and towns outside the municipality of their residence will be restricted from 10 April 8:00 p.m. until 13 April 8:00 p.m. Exceptions will apply to those travelling to another city due to the death of close relatives, work when the place of work is in another municipality, or to provide necessary medical care. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend

Inter-city travel restriction during the easter ended.

Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

The second phase of quarantine easing began and certain shops and services opened up. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums

The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions

The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions

The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions

The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions

The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions

The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions

The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions

The government opened the border with Poland. In an interview for the Polish Press Agency (PAP), the head of the Lithuanian diplomatic corps told the reporters that Lithuania will allow foreigners to enter the country again from May 11th but that Poles travelling for work will be exempted from the requirement to self-isolate, due to the coronavirus pandemic, for 14 days after arrival. https://polandin.com/47910065/lithuania-to-reopen-its-border-for-polish-workers-and-businessmen

Outdoor events with up to 30 people will be allowed. https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1178092/lithuania-eases-restrictions-indoor-cafes-to-open-masks-no-longer-mandatory

Gathering in groups of up to five people (increased from earlier 2) is now allowed. https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1178092/lithuania-eases-restrictions-indoor-cafes-to-open-masks-no-longer-mandatory

Air connection with Frankfurt (Germany) has been resumed since 13 May. http://lrv.lt/en/news/regular-flights-to-norway-resume

The borders between the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) opened again. https://www.euronews.com/2020/05/13/coronavirus-lockdown-latvia-lithuania-and-estonia-re-open-borders-to-each-other

As of 18 May, kindergartens and preschool groups will reopen - this was agreed as early as last week by the Cabinet of Ministers. So will non-formal education of children. Pre-school, pre-primary and non-formal education of children shall be carried out by ensuring the required conditions laid down by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations for public health safety, hygiene and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment. http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax

Primary schools will also be able to open their doors as of 25 May, and so will special schools for pupils with special education needs due to congenital or acquired disorders. It will be up to school communities to decide whether their school continues to operate at home or in classrooms. It will be also possible to hold consultation for secondary school graduates preparing for maturity exams. Basic and secondary education will continue from home. As of 25 May, colleges, universities that are not able to offer studies remotely will be allowed to resume work, as well as vocational education establishments that are not able to offer studies remotely or in the case of individual studies. http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax

The Government has approved the Foreign Ministry’s proposal to resume scheduled flights to Norway as of 25 May. http://lrv.lt/en/news/regular-flights-to-norway-resume

As of 30 May, basic and secondary education will be allowed to resume in schools. This is also the day for non-formal education to resume work where the specificity of the programmes prevents remote education. http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax

Public events can take place with a maximum of 300 people and 30% capacity of people. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/relaxing-lockdown-rules

Restrictions have been eased, allowing up to 300 people to gather together with at least 1m distance. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/relaxing-lockdown-rules

On 1 June, a nationwide campaign ‘Thank You, Lithuania’ to take place to show gratitude to the Lithuanian people for the successful efforts in overcoming the first wave of COVID-19 and to ask them to continue staying focused and hopeful, so as to be ready to confront any other challenges lying do it again. http://lrv.lt/en/news/thank-you-lithuania-campaign-in-honour-of-all-those-who-have-helped-to-overcome-first-wave-of-coronavirus

From Wednesday, 10th of June, anyone returning from abroad will be able to register for a coronavirus infection test (COVID-19) at mobile points if they demand so. This means that there will be no obligation to examine all returnees, as in the past. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/grizusieji-is-uzsienio-patys-spres-tirtis-del-koronaviruso-ar-ne

The government lifted the national quarantine on June 16 but will maintain a national state of emergency regime until July 16 to temporarily maintain some controls on internal and external border crossings. safety distance 2 meters, may be less if there is a partition or personal protective equipment is worn; distances in queues - not less than 1 meter; disinfection, disinfection of trolleys / bags at points of sale; hand hygiene (washing or disinfection); a ban on working with symptoms or if isolation is prescribed; it is recommended to wear personal protective equipment for both visitors and employees. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1

From 2020 June 17 until 2020 June 30: no more than 700 spectators and / or participants in open spaces, no more than 150 spectators and / or participants in closed spaces. From 2020 July 1 to 2020 July 16: no more than 1,000 spectators and / or participants in open spaces, no more than 200 spectators and / or participants in closed spaces. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1

Lithuania opens its borders to travellers from the UK, and other EU states - with the exception of Sweden and Portugal, the only countries that are prohibited from entering. https://bnn-news.com/lithuania-allows-people-from-uk-to-enter-214769

"as of 30 May, the events will be allowed to happen indoors and outdoors with a maximum of 30 spectators and an area of ??at least 5 square meters per person is ensured. The distance of at least 2 meters between people will have to be ensured. As of 30 May, outdoor and indoor high-performance athletic competitions will be allowed without the participation of spectators. This is also the date when private celebrations will be allowed to resume in public outdoor and indoor spaces with no more than 30 persons participating in the celebration." Source: http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax

"Educational activities: Unrestricted, if the necessary conditions for public health safety, hygiene, provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment are ensured." Source: http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020

"From 1 August 2020 to 15 August 2020, events will be arranged and held outdoors with the maximum of 1000 spectators and/ or participants (excluding performers, athletes that participate in high-performance athletic competitions, specialists of high-performance sports and physical activity, instructors of high-performance sports and physical activity, referees, anti-doping officers, organisers and service personnel), and indoors with the maximum of 500 spectators and/ or participants (excluding performers, athletes that participate in high-performance athletic competitions, specialists of high-performance sports and physical activity, instructors of high-performance sports and physical activity, referees, anti-doping officers, organisers and service personnel." Source: http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020

Face masks mandatory. Source: http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020

"Internal border checks are carried out at the state border checkpoints of the airports and of the Klaipeda State Seaport. The movement of persons is restricted at the mentioned checkpoints, also at the border with the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and at the border with the Republic of Belarus. There are six road and two railway border crossing points currently operating at the external land border." Source: http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020

14 days quarantine from some locations. Source: http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020

Lithuania's list of countries most affected by coronavirus infection (COVID-19 disease) was updated on 17 August, and came into effect on the next day. "Due to the deteriorating epidemiological situation, Denmark, Ireland, Greece, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Nepal have been added to the list of affected countries." https://archive.vn/hNbJK

The Lithuanian government announced on 19 August that, from 1 September "the number of spectators and / or participants in events organized in open and closed spaces will not be limited if the event organizers ensure the distribution of tickets and electronic registration of participants. If the event organizers are unable to ensure this, a maximum of 300 participants will be allowed to attend." https://archive.vn/x2y2R

At the request of educational institutions, "educational institutions will no longer be required to check the entrance for signs of fever (37.3 ° C and above), acute upper respiratory illnesses and other communicable diseases (eg runny nose, cough, difficulty breathing and etc.)" from 21 August, as reported by the Ministry of Health of Lithuania at the same day. https://archive.vn/0rX1B

Lithuania removed Belarus from its "red list" on 24 August. "Lithuanian citizens returning from this country or foreigners with a residence permit in Lithuania no longer need to be isolated from Monday. However, 14 days of isolation remains mandatory for foreigners arriving from Belarus." https://archive.vn/iEbyt

The Lithuanian government on 26 August "approved a proposal by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation to extend the rent subsidy to companies that were unable to carry out their non-core activities during the quarantine". https://archive.vn/SSnlu