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  1. Government updates guidelines on use of sign languages in communications – guidelines aim to promote realisation of linguistic rights of sign language users - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | The Government has published an updated version of its guidelines on the use of sign languages in government communications. The aim of the guidelines is to promote the realisation of the linguistic rights of sign language users and to provide support in choices, decisions and practical work related to this.  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-updates-guidelines-on-use-of-sign-languages-in-communications-guidelines-aim-to-promote-realisation-of-linguistic-rights-of-sign-language-users

  2. COVID-19 no longer classified as generally hazardous communicable disease - Finnish Government

    29.6.2023 | The Government has approved an amendment to the Government Decree on Communicable Diseases by which COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus will no longer be classified as a generally hazardous communicable disease. In future, COVID-19 will be defined as a monitored communicable disease. The amended Decree is scheduled to enter into force on 30 June 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-no-longer-classified-as-generally-hazardous-communicable-disease

  3. Recovery of Finnish economy delayed - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | Finland’s economic recovery has been weaker than expected this year. The general government deficit is wide, and the debt ratio will continue to grow, estimates the Ministry of Finance in its economic forecast published on 18 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/recovery-of-finnish-economy-delayed

  4. Reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism would strengthen crisis preparedness - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | On 16 July, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The reform is one of the key measures to implement the EU Preparedness Union Strategy. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 13 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/reform-of-the-eu-civil-protection-mechanism-would-strengthen-crisis-preparedness

  5. Evaluation released of COVID 19 legislation and policies in administrative branch of Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | A COVID-19 legislation ex post evaluation, prepared jointly by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, has been released. The report examines the temporary legislation put in place in 2020–2021 in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications in consequence of COVID 19. It also looks at the drafting of this legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/evaluation-released-of-covid-19-legislation-and-policies-in-administrative-branch-of-ministry-of-transport-and-communications

  6. European Committee of Social Rights delivers decision on rights of persons with disabilities in COVID-19 response in spring 2020 - Finnish Government

    25.8.2023 | In a decision published on 25 August 2023, the European Committee of Social Rights concluded that the right of persons with disabilities to protection of health, social integration and participa-tion in the life of the community as laid down in the revised European Social Charter, as well as the prohibition of discrimination, were not violated in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-committee-of-social-rights-delivers-decision-on-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-in-covid-19-response-in-spring-2020

  7. European Committee of Social Rights delivers decision on rights of persons with disabilities in COVID-19 response in spring 2020 - Finnish Government

    25.8.2023 | In a decision published on 25 August 2023, the European Committee of Social Rights concluded that the right of persons with disabilities to protection of health, social integration and participation in the life of the community as laid down in the revised European Social Charter, as well as the prohibition of discrimination, were not violated in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/european-committee-of-social-rights-delivers-decision-on-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-in-covid-19-response-in-spring-2020

  8. COVID-19 vaccine uptake to be accelerated through private healthcare - Finnish Government

    20.12.2022 | The Government decided on 20 December that private healthcare providers will receive supplies of the current coronavirus booster vaccine. The decision aims to ensure that not only people at risk serious COVID-19 infection can get vaccinated.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-vaccine-uptake-to-be-accelerated-through-private-healthcare

  9. Nordic pharmaceutical conference brings together experts in Helsinki to discuss preparedness - Finnish Government

    6.10.2025 | Preparedness and data-driven decision-making in the field of pharmaceuticals were the key topics of discussion at a conference organised by Finland in Helsinki on 30 September–1 October 2025 as part of its Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nordic-pharmaceutical-conference-brings-together-experts-in-helsinki-to-discuss-preparedness

  10. Proposal for amending Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations circulated for comments — Small children at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 could be vaccinated in future - Finnish Government

    9.12.2022 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a proposal for amending the Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations. The amendment would make it possible to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children aged six months or over. Under the Decree currently in force, the minimum age for children to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is five years. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/proposal-for-amending-government-decree-on-voluntary-covid-19-vaccinations-circulated-for-comments-small-children-at-risk-of-serious-illness-from-covid-19-could-be-vaccinated-in-future

  11. COVID-19 situation remains essentially unchanged - Finnish Government

    10.2.2022 | The need for hospital care due to COVID-19 has stayed at a high but stable level for two weeks now. The burden on intensive care has reduced considerably since mid-January. Getting a third vaccine dose is an important way of preventing the more serious forms of the disease and curbing the burden on hospital care.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-situation-remains-essentially-unchanged

  12. Government decides on updates to COVID-19 strategy, continuation of restrictions and use of COVID-19 passport - Finnish Government

    18.1.2022 | On Tuesday 18 January, the Government held an extensive discussion on the need to update the COVID-19 strategy in response to changes in the situation caused by the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. The discussions were based on expert assessments the Government received on the epidemiological situation and the burden on medical care in the coming weeks, and on views about the need to amend the current operating strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-updates-to-covid-19-strategy-continuation-of-restrictions-and-use-of-covid-19-passport

  13. Passengers arriving in Finland from China should be required to present proof of negative COVID-19 test - Finnish Government

    30.1.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has instructed airlines that people travelling from China to Finland should be required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before the start of their trip. Passengers should also wear a mask or respirator during flights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/passengers-arriving-in-finland-from-china-should-be-required-to-present-proof-of-negative-covid-19-test

  14. Ministerial working group proposes easing COVID-19 restrictions - Finnish Government

    27.1.2022 | On 27 January, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on COVID-19 received an update on the epidemiological situation and the authorities’ assessments of its development. The ministerial working group proposes changes to the restrictions on restaurants and low-risk facilities and events.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-proposes-easing-covid-19-restrictions

  15. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on travel - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | The COVID-19 pandemic has affected tourism in many ways, and even experienced travellers may encounter unexpected situations. We recommend that you plan and find out about matters in advance to make sure that your journey proceeds as planned. The Consular Services of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs approaches travellers in a letter with a number of tips on how to cope in various situations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-travel

  16. COVID-19 certificates issued outside the EU to be accepted as COVID-19 passports in Finland as of 23 December - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | As of 23 December, COVID-19 certificates issued outside the EU will be accepted as COVID-19 passports in Finland. Operators in different sectors may check certificates issued outside the EU manually, without the COVID certificate reader application.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-certificates-issued-outside-the-eu-to-be-accepted-as-covid-19-passports-in-finland-as-of-23-december

  17. Entry restrictions due to COVID-19 to be lifted on 1 July - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted on 1 July 2022. Third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and COVID-19 tests will not be carried out at border crossing points.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/entry-restrictions-due-to-covid-19-to-be-lifted-on-1-july

  18. Temporary derogations to the use of COVID-19 passport - Finnish Government

    28.12.2021 | The Government has adopted a decree on temporary restrictions to the use of the COVID-19 passport referred to in section 58 i § of the Communicable Diseases Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/temporary-derogations-to-the-use-of-covid-19-passport

  19. Partner countries benefited from Finland's support in their COVID-19 response - Finnish Government

    29.4.2022 | According to a recent report, Finland’s response to partner countries’ needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was prompt and flexible. The report also assesses what Finland could do better in future crises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/partner-countries-benefited-from-finland-s-support-in-their-covid-19-response

  20. Government discusses COVID-19 situation and decides on new measures - Finnish Government

    30.11.2021 | In its meeting on Tuesday 30 November, the Government discussed the state of affairs with regard to COVID-19. The discussion focused on the Omicron variant and on the epidemiological situation and progress of vaccinations in Finland. The Government noted that new restrictions and additional measures were needed in many areas. The Government also decided to reintroduce the national recommendation on remote work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-discusses-covid-19-situation-and-decides-on-new-measures