Ministries' press releases and news
Changes to restrictions on entry at external borders
Press release
5.8.2021 14.37
Health security at Finland’s borders: List of low-risk countries as of 9 August
Press release
5.8.2021 14.36
New regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – Three regions and Greater Helsinki area move to COVID-19 community transmission phase
Press release
5.8.2021 13.29
COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to all 12–15-year-olds in Finland
Press release
5.8.2021 13.26
Number of COVID-19 infections increases almost by 60 per cent in a week
Press release
5.8.2021 10.00
Changes to restrictions on opening hours of food and beverage service businesses in several regions
Press release
29.7.2021 13.23
Number of COVID-19 cases increases throughout July and almost throughout Finland
Press release
29.7.2021 10.00
Health security at Finland’s borders: Arrival from low-risk countries permitted without certificate or test
News item
22.7.2021 15.12
Health security at Finland’s borders: The list of low-risk countries has been updated
Press release
22.7.2021 14.34
Restrictions on opening hours of food and beverage service businesses in several regions
Press release
22.7.2021 14.18
COVID-19 infections continue to increase – infected and exposed people have an obligation to assist authorities in preventing further infections
Press release
22.7.2021 10.01
Opening hours at border crossing points between Finland and Norway to be lifted on Monday 19 July
Press release
15.7.2021 13.59
Many new COVID-19 cases reported among young adults visiting bars, restaurants and social events — burden on hospitals remains moderate
Press release
15.7.2021 10.01
All three types of EU Digital COVID Certificate now available in My Kanta Pages
Press release
14.7.2021 9.00
Internal border control continues until 25 July
Press release
8.7.2021 13.32
Internal border control will continue until 25 July - changes to external border control as well
Press release
8.7.2021 13.27
EU COVID-19 test certificate and proof of recovery from COVID-19 available in My Kanta Pages as of 14 July
Press release
8.7.2021 11.00
Number of COVID-19 cases doubled largely due to fans returning from Euro 2020 matches
Press release
8.7.2021 10.00
Health security at Finland’s borders: Government decides on requirements for people arriving in Finland from abroad
Press release
6.7.2021 17.42