Society

Covid-19. May 21

On Thursday evening (May 20), negotiators of the European Parliament (EP) and the European Council agreed to introduce the EU digital COVID certificate, which will make it easier to travel around the European Union during […]

Society

Covid 19. May 19

Over the past 24 hours, 911 new cases of infection have been confirmed in the country. Nine residents lost the fight against the infection. The incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants in the last fourteen days […]

Society

Covid-19. May 18

In connection with the launch of the Opportunity Passport next week, the Centre of Registers encourages residents to check in the E-health system (“E-sveikata”) whether there is an entry about recovery or taking the COVID-19 […]

Foreign affairs

Global Youth Issued Joint Statement on Myanmar’s Human Rights Crisis

Along with civil society, youths across the globe are expressing their deepest condolences and concerns over the casualties happening in Myanmar. Unfortunately, the crackdowns of the Myanmar military on civilians participating in non-violent demonstrations led […]

Society

Covid-19. May 17

Today (May 17), electronic registration through a nationwide system for vaccination against COVID-19 was announced. Also, from May 17, the hotline 1808, will answer questions about the vaccination process and offer assistance for in registering […]

Mask. Covid-19. Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels
Society

Covid-19. May 14

During the last day, 1,125 new cases of infection were confirmed in the country – 11 fewer than the previous day. 12 residents lost the fight against the infection. The incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants […]

Lockdown and Covid in action. Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels
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Covid-19. May 13

In terms of coronavirus infections, Lithuania is already in second place among the 30 countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area, according to the latest data from the European Centre for Disease […]

Covid. Vaccination. Vilnius Municipality photo
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Covid-19. May 12

The Ministry of Healthcare (SAM) informs that it will soon decide to vaccinate younger people with the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19. The ministry is considering limiting vaccination with this preparation only to the elderly. “We […]

Society

Covid-19. May 11

The Ministry of Economics and Innovation announced that the opportunity passport will be available on a specially prepared website from May 24. The document will be free of charge in electronic and paper form. The […]

Society

Covid-19. May 10

With the progress of the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 and the decline in epidemic rates, more European countries are loosening sanitary restrictions. In Germany, Austria, France and Hungary, places such as cinemas and swimming pools […]

Society

Covid-19. May 07

Over the past 24 hours, 1,244 new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Lithuania – slightly less than the previous day. However, more than twice as many deaths have been recorded. During the […]

Society

Covid-19. May 06

Vaccination against COVID-19 for people aged 55+ will begin next week across Lithuania. Mass vaccination according to BNS is to start on May 31. The joint registration system is expected to start operating on May […]

Society

Covid-19. May 05

The government approved the opportunity passport on Wednesday. It will give people with immunity or a negative test the opportunity to use restricted sectors of activity. “This option would be aimed in particular at people […]

Society

Covid-19. May 04

Even several hundred children were admitted to hospitals in Vilnius and Kaunas due to Covid-19. Most are mildly infected, but some have severe disease. According to the head of the infectious diseases department of the […]

Society

Covid-19. May 03

Vilnius is finishing administering the vaccine from an additional delivery. This week, it intends to invite residents aged 45+ and the elderly for vaccinations. Another large delivery of vaccines is expected. As of Monday morning, […]

Society

New Covid strain was found in Lithuania

New Covid strain detected in Lithuania was found not only in Anykščiai but also in other cities. It is linked to greater resistance to vaccines, according to lrytas.lt BNS was informed of this on April […]