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Information and advice on the coronavirus

The package of government information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) includes the policies and decisions of the Government, the restrictions and guidelines that are in force, answers to frequently asked questions, information on the Government’s management arrangements during the state of emergency, and on the coronavirus information packs put together by the different ministries.

The contents of the package are in Finnish and Swedish, and most of it is in English as well. Some of the Government’s press releases have also been translated into the Saami languages and into Estonian, Russian, Somali and Arabic. The Government’s press conferences have also been interpreted in Finnish sign language.

Signs of an accelerating coronavirus epidemic – people urged to take responsibility to prevent spread of infections

24.9.2020 9.29

The number of new COVID-19 cases has risen in Finland over the past few weeks, and more hospital districts are reporting new cases. The rising incidence, the growing share of positive samples, the increasing difficulties to trace sources of infection and the growing number of further infections all foreshadow an approaching acceleration stage in the epidemic. 

Number of COVID-19 cases has increased at an alarming rate in recent weeks

17.9.2020 10.38

The number of new coronavirus cases has increased in Finland during the past week. Several coronavirus clusters and transmission chains have been reported in many hospital districts.

The incidence of new cases during the last two weeks was 10.2 per 100,000 inhabitants.  The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases of all samples taken has risen to 0.5 per cent. 

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See also

Kela: Update on the corona situation

Information regarding the effects of the coronavirus situation on Kela's benefits, services and the processing of applications.

Q&A about the effects of COVID-19 on border traffic

Questions on coronavirus and occupational safety and health

The Occupational Safety and Health Authorities advise employers and employees on issues related to employment relationship and occupational safety. Guidance on the coronavirus epidemic has been collected under Frequently Asked Questions.

Guidelines for workplaces to prevent coronavirus infection

Instructions for employers on how to prepare for the coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19). How should people act and protect themselves in their work if they may be involved with a person infected with coronavirus COVID-19?

Regional State Administrative Agencies

There are six Regional State Administrative Agencies in Finland. The agencies work in close collaboration with local authorities.

VisitFinland: Guidance for travelers to Finland

Coronavirus guidance for travelers to Finland.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland: Frequently asked questions with answers about travel and coronavirus

Frequently asked questions with answers about travel and coronavirus.

Statistics Finland: Topical statistical data

News and statistical data related to the coronavirus situation.
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