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Governmental Resolution No. 207 declaring quarantine on the territory of the Republic of Lithuania.

Country/Territory
Lithuania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Sea, General
Keyword
Quarantine Harbour Nutrition Vending
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Government, having regard to the adverse epidemic COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) situation, has resolved: (a) to declare the tertiary (absolute preparedness) level of preparedness of the civil protection system; (b) to declare quarantine on the entire territory of the Republic of Lithuania; and (c) to impose quarantine regime. Sea ports: Pilies, Malkų įlankos, Būtingė oil terminal and Molo shall be proclaimed border crossing points. The activities of catering facilities, restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues shall be prohibited. The prohibition shall not apply in the following cases: (a) where food can be taken away or it can be otherwise delivered to natural and legal persons; and (b) where catering is organized in open spaces.

Full text
English
Website
lietuva.lt

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. I-1553 “On the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans.”.

Legislation | Lithuania | 1996 (2010)

Keyword: Public health, Pests/diseases, Insects, Quarantine, Monitoring, Risk assessment/management, Disinfection/disinfestation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. VIII-971 “On civil protection.”

Legislation | Lithuania | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system, Classification/declassification, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX