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Despite the relaxation of certain restrictions, the nationwide lockdown remains in force until 30 June
Taking one step at a time, the Lithuanian government has decided to lift from Thursday, 17 June, the curbs on opening hours for bars, cafes, night clubs and other catering and entertainment establishments.
Announcing this and other mitigation measures, Deputy Minister of Health Živilė Simonaitytė nevertheless made it clear that the nationwide quarantine regime is expected to remain in force until 30 June, according to the government decree issued last month. She joined other health experts in warning about the danger of the more infectious Delta variant penetrating the country, calling on the public not to adopt a carefree attitude during the summer vacation months.
Current rules fix opening times of catering and entertainment venues from 07:00 until 24:00. Night clubs which typically open just before midnight have bemoaned this regulation as discriminatory and tantamount to an outright ban. From Thursday, these establishments will be able to operate with unlimited opening hours, admitting only clients holding Opportunity Passports indoors, while serving the rest in seated outdoor areas.
The national immunity certificate is issued to people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, have recovered from the disease or have tested negative for the virus. The conditions for obtaining an Opportunity Passport have now been clarified:
One vaccine dose will be enough for people who have recovered from Covid-19 to obtain an Opportunity Passport as well as EU Digital COVID Certificate.
From 17 June, primary schoolchildren and students of grades 5-11 will be able to complete the school year in the classroom without testing. Such opportunities will not be available in five municipalities with worse epidemiological profile: Utena, Visaginas, Molėtai, Švenčionys, Ukmergė. These municipalities will require periodic preventive testing of students, teachers and other staff.
Children’s summer camps with up to 30 participants (children and parents) will be exempted from testing. Testing will be mandatory for all camp organizers.
People with audience-related jobs are exempted from the obligation to wear a facemask in their working environment indoors or outdoors. These include performers during performances, speakers and event hosts during events, broadcasts, rehearsals, video and audio recording sessions. A safe distance must be kept between them and the spectators / participants.
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