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Outgoing health minister admits local lockdowns were a mistake

The Lithuanian government' attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus in Lithuania through local lockdowns in individual municipalities was a mistake,...

Lithuania bans groups of more than 2 people ^{also temporary stalls in stores}

The Lithuanian government on Wednesday banned groups of more than two people in public places , except for family members, prohibited temporary stalls in...

People won’t need to isolate for 3 months after COVID-19 recovery (1)

People who have recovered from COVID-19 will not be required to self-isolate for three months after new contact with an infected person. The new rules...

Lithuania extends lockdown until December 17

Lithuania's outgoing government on Wednesday extended the nationwide lockdown , in place since November 7, until December 17, but allowed people to visit...

Veryga: lockdown isn’t working as much as we would like to

The existing lockdown is not working as much as it is desirable, acting Lithuanian Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga says.

Veryga: Lithuania plans to extend lockdown until mid-December

Veryga urges parliament to suspend work for at least 2 weeks

Veryga expects lockdown to be extended for at least 3 weeks

Health minister expects lockdown to be extended in 3 weeks

Health minister fires director of communicable diseases center

Veryga: most of Lithuania's major municipalities to be labelled 'red' next week

Veryga: presidential office doesn’t want to call SDC meeting over COVID-19 vaccine

Self-isolation time likely to be shortened as of September 15

Veryga: working-time restrictions for cafes, bars won't be proposed

Minister: recommendations for schools may change if coronavirus situation worsens

Nauseda calls on Health minister to cut short his vacation

Health Minister: Lithuania unlikely to lift coronavirus lockdown on May 11

Veryga: situation in Klaipeda hospice 'scandalous'

Veryga: we'll see if we passed "Easter exam" after week (3)

Health Minister: we're now choosing between freedom restrictions and natural selection

Health Minister: coronavirus may reach Lithuania

Tobacco display ban proposal to be put before Parliament