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Statement of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania.

Pays/Territoire
Lituanie
Type du document
Miscellaneous
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Général
Mot clé
Commerce/industrie/sociétés Financement Évaluation/gestion des risques Hygiène/procédures sanitaires
Aire géographique
Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Nord
Résumé

The Prime Minister, with a view of restriction of the spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and protection of public health, decrees to take immediate action in order to reduce risks and threats to citizens. In particular: (a) all indoor sporting, cultural, leisure and entertainment events are banned as of 13 March, until 27 March; (b) outdoor events with a maximum of 100 participants will only take place with maximum safety for participants ensured in terms of hygiene, distance and other requirements; and (c) attendance of cultural, leisure and sports facilities is also prohibited; the activities of such bodies shall be permitted to the extent it is possible to organize them online. The Prime Minister appeals to employers, both in the private and public sectors, to take care of the self-isolation of the employees who have returned from the affected countries or had contacts with those affected. To the extent possible, allow remote working. Especially for those with young children. If that is not possible, the State will provide guarantees for temporary incapacity for work, thus helping protect you and those around you. The Government has already taken action to support Lithuania’s economy, small and medium-sized businesses and every employee. The public finance system is fully prepared for the challenges ahead. The State has accumulated reserves and funds that will be used as the situation demands. The Minister of Finance, together with the companies in the financial sector, to take concrete measures to maintain liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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