Type of Intervention: Encouragment
Sectors Involved: Research and Development
Intervention Categories: Research and development
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Minister of Health
Overview: Health minister, a head of Emergency Operation Centre, congratulates the initiative of Science Council to start research on COVID
Full details here: https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/a-veryga-sveikina-iniciatyvas-telkti-mokslininkus-koronaviruso-krizei-analizuoti-56-1298798
Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat to the country
Evidence/Justification: Government needs advice from scientists