Ministries' press releases and news

Assessment of COVID-19 situation: Epidemic continues to slow
Press release 20.5.2020 17.40
Value-added tax paid by businesses in the first months of the year could be returned to them and rescheduled for later payment
Press release 20.5.2020 13.41
Government proposes to raise exempt amount of unemployment benefit and amend temporarily the conditions for relocation allowance
Press release 20.5.2020 13.32
Lower residence permit fees for people staying in Finland due to coronavirus crisis
Press release 20.5.2020 12.38
Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports introduction of exceptional situation mechanism
Press release 20.5.2020 11.43
Elderly people should avoid exposure to coronavirus – attention should be paid to wellbeing and functional capacity
Press release 19.5.2020 16.48
Temporary amendment to the Communicable Diseases Act would allow restaurants, cafes and bars to be opened as of 1 June while restricting their operations
Press release 19.5.2020 13.04
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has updated instructions on prevention of coronavirus infections in units providing 24-hour care and treatment
Press release 15.5.2020 17.49
Guidelines on prevention of coronavirus infections must be followed at public events
Press release 15.5.2020 16.56
Assessment of the coronavirus situation published
Press release 15.5.2020 15.52
Nordic Ministers of the Interior discuss easing restrictions on border traffic
Press release 15.5.2020 14.05
Prime Minister Sanna Marin explains Government’s hybrid strategy in Friday briefing, modelling and indicators also on the agenda
News item 15.5.2020 12.09
Coronavirus pandemic is a global threat – continue to avoid travelling
Press release 14.5.2020 14.40
Summary of comments: mobile application would help tracing transmission chains
Press release 14.5.2020 10.48
Government to introduce a new form of support to businesses to cover costs
Press release 14.5.2020 9.01
Border traffic to be opened in a controlled and gradual manner from 14 May – guidelines on safe distances and hygiene still in force
Press release 13.5.2020 20.35
Validity of decisions under the Emergency Powers Act are extended to ensure the availability of medicinal products
Press release 13.5.2020 18.43
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health orders to wear masks in social welfare services
Press release 13.5.2020 15.45
Finland to receive batch of surgical masks purchased by European Commission
News item 13.5.2020 13.49
COVID-19 epidemic monitored by a range of indicators
Press release 13.5.2020 10.06