In solidarity with the U.S. effort to counter COVID-19, the Government of Lithuania decided on 20 May 2020 to allocate EUR 100, 000 in humanitarian aid for the purchase of protective equipment manufactured in Lithuania. The aid will assist medical professionals on the front lines of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as other services staff.
Lithuania and Pennsylvania have enjoyed close, long-term relations. The cooperation between the Lithuanian Armed Forces and the Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) has lasted for 27 years. The state has made a significant contribution to the development of Lithuanian defense capabilities, the provision of equipment, training, expertise, and joint military exercises.
11,400 protective face shields were acquired from UAB Medienos Era, 10,752 disposable isolation gowns were purchased from UAB Interscalit, and 19,642 pieces of lung equipment from Intersurgical UAB.
