Lithuania to extend quarantine until May 11

The Lithuanian government is planning to extend the nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 11, but will ease the quarantine restrictions in place since mid-March, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Tuesday.

"The issue will be discussed at the Cabinet meeting (on Wednesday). There is a proposal to extend it until May 11," Skvernelis told reporters.

"At the same meeting, decisions will be made on reopening other business activities (...), such as outdoor cafes and certain beauty services," he added.

The government will also consider allowing resuming non-urgent health services and certain outdoor sports activities, and make decisions on museums and libraries, according to the prime minister.