COVID-19 FAQ for exchange students
The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the symptoms of flu: a high temperature, a cough, feeling short of breath and other respiratory disorders, muscle pain and fatigue. More complicated cases of coronavirus may lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney insufficiency or death.
Preventive measures
It is important to remember, that washing hands is the most important preventive measure against contracting virus. Hands should be washed frequently and thoroughly with water and soap for at least 20 seconds. In case there is no water and soap, use alcohol-based hand sanitiser containing at least 60% of alcohol. Also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
FOR CURRENT EXCHANGE STUDENTS (2021-2022 AUTUMN)
Preventive measures
FOR CURRENT EXCHANGE STUDENTS (2021-2022 AUTUMN)
How are studies organised in VILNIUS TECH?
Autumn semester studies at VILNIUS TECH are organised in a blended mode – part of the lectures are organised remotely, the other part of the lectures and all assessments and laboratory works are organised in classrooms or laboratories in contact mode.
Study procedures are subject to change in response to the pandemic.
Study procedures are subject to change in response to the pandemic.
A detailed information about study procedures and regulations is available in VILNIUS TECH website.
What are the current travel restrictions in Lithuania?
For current travel restrictions, please visit the website of the National Public Health Centre.
Please note that testing and self-isolation requirements do not apply in the case of:
Please note that testing and self-isolation requirements do not apply in the case of:
- Persons holding a document from a medical establishment confirming that they had COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) diagnosed on the basis of a positive result from SARS-CoV-2 PCR test or an antigen test and that maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing until the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania.
- Persons holding a medical document, a country-specific vaccination certificate or an international vaccination certificate confirming the full vaccination with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, and Vaxzevria) administered under the vaccination schedule approved by the competent authority of the country where the vaccination was carried out.
What are the current COVID-19 restrictions in Vilnius?
Due to the global spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, state of state of national emergency Lithuania is in effect from 1 July 2021.
For detailed information about quarantine restrictions in Vilnius, please visit the website koronastop.lrv.lt
Current recommendations during your stay:
- Medical face masks or respirators are required in transport and indoor public spaces
- No restrictions for the number of people in outdoor gatherings
- Public transport, taxis and trains operate as usual, with extra efforts to ensure hygienic norms
What to do if I suspect I have COVID-19?
If at least one of the symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) occur, you should call the Coronavirus Hotline: 1808 (ph. +370 (37) 367 963 if calling from foreign phone number), report the circumstances of the illness, and follow medical advice.
What to do if I had contact with a person tested positive for COVID-19?
Persons who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) must self-isolate for 10 days from the last day of exposure. The self-isolation may be shortened if a person performs a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test no earlier than on 7 th day after isolation and receives a negative result, and if person does not develop symptoms of an acute upper respiratory infection (sudden onset of at least one of the following symptoms: fever, cough, difficulty breathing).
Self-isolation does not apply for persons vaccinated less than 120 days ago.
Persons (vaccinated more than 120 days ago) who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 must self-isolate for 10 days or shorten their isolation by performing a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test no earlier than on the 3rd day of the self-isolation and having a negative result thereof.
Self-isolation does not apply for persons vaccinated less than 120 days ago.
Persons (vaccinated more than 120 days ago) who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 must self-isolate for 10 days or shorten their isolation by performing a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test no earlier than on the 3rd day of the self-isolation and having a negative result thereof.
If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and had at least one of the following symptoms during the isolation period, call the Coronavirus Hotline immediately at 1808 (ph. +370 (37) 367 963 if calling from foreign phone number). Provide the circumstances of the illness (it must be stated that you have been in contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19) and follow the doctor's recommendations.
What to do if I was tested positive for COVID-19?
Please immediately inform the International Relations Office (by e-mail crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmV4Y2hhbmdlQHZpbG5pdXN0ZWNoLmx0Ij5leGNoYW5nZUB2aWxuaXVzdGVjaC5sdDwvYT4=:xx or by phone +370 52 51 2455) and University (by e-mail crypt:aW5mb3JtYWNpamFAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ=:xx) and we will get back to you with further instructions.
General guidelines are available here.
General guidelines are available here.
Whom can I contact for more information?
For general information, please contact International Relations Office by e-mail crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmV4Y2hhbmdlQHZndHUubHQiPmV4Y2hhbmdlQHZpbG5pdXN0ZWNoLmx0PC9hPg==:xx or by phone +370 52 51 2455),
For more details about the study process, please contact your faculty coordinators.
Any technical questions on the organization of lectures (e.g., Moodle) shall be addressed to University E-study group by e-mail crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVzZ0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lc2dAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ8L2E+:xx
VILNIUS TECH is offering free online psychological counseling for the students (video call or email). If you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or just want to talk about solutions to your problems, please contact crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdpbnRlLmd1ZHpldmljaXV0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5naW50ZS5ndWR6ZXZpY2l1dGVAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ8L2E+:xx
For more details about the study process, please contact your faculty coordinators.
Any technical questions on the organization of lectures (e.g., Moodle) shall be addressed to University E-study group by e-mail crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVzZ0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lc2dAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ8L2E+:xx
VILNIUS TECH is offering free online psychological counseling for the students (video call or email). If you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or just want to talk about solutions to your problems, please contact crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdpbnRlLmd1ZHpldmljaXV0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5naW50ZS5ndWR6ZXZpY2l1dGVAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ8L2E+:xx
FOR INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS (2021-2022 SPRING)
How studies will be organised during the 2021-2022 Spring semester?
2021-2022 AY Spring semester studies will be organised in a blended mode – part of the lectures are organised remotely, the other part of the lectures and all assessments and laboratory works are organised in classrooms or laboratories in contact mode.
Study procedures are subject to change in response to the pandemic.
A detailed information about study procedures and regulations is available in VILNIUS TECH website.
Study procedures are subject to change in response to the pandemic.
A detailed information about study procedures and regulations is available in VILNIUS TECH website.
When students should be present in person at the International Relations Office/VILNIUS TECH?
Students are advised to arrive prior the semester start, taking into account the possible self-isolation period.
The pandemic situation is constantly changing; therefore, please follow the latest news on travelling restrictions, isolations requirements, etc., here.
The pandemic situation is constantly changing; therefore, please follow the latest news on travelling restrictions, isolations requirements, etc., here.
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