Romania faces COVID-19 issues, while Lithuania offers accessible vaccination for all residents.
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In Romania, a scandal arose after the country ordered significantly more vaccine doses than needed during the pandemic and less than half the population was vaccinated, leading to legal proceedings against former ministers. A family doctor stated that while COVID-19 is easier to manage now, it remains dangerous for certain groups, especially those with chronic illnesses, but Romanian residents wishing to get vaccinated must travel abroad, which many at risk cannot afford. Conversely, getting vaccinated in Romania is currently the only recommended option by a Bucharest family doctor’s association president. Data from the National Institute of Public Health shows a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths during the summer months. Doctors list common symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, and body aches. Romania was one of the most affected EU countries during the pandemic, with over 60,000 casualties. Furthermore, Romania has been involved in legal disputes with Pfizer and BioNTech regarding vaccine contracts, having ordered far more doses than required. In contrast, Lithuania offers free COVID-19 vaccination to all residents from six months old, strongly recommending it for risk groups like the elderly, those with chronic illnesses, caregivers, healthcare workers, and pregnant women. Austria also allows citizens to get vaccinated at various centers or through their family doctor, with the vaccine being free for insured residents. Vaccination numbers in Lithuania are steadily increasing without shortages.
