COVID-19 disease in Finland
The restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 epidemic have been lifted. Remember that you can prevent the spread of COVID-19 through your own actions. The health authorities will provide guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and other practices.
- Get vaccinated, as vaccines provide effective protection from the most severe forms of COVID-19.
- If you have symptoms, stay home until you are healthy.
- Take a COVID-19 test if needed.
Finnish institute for health and welfare provides situation update on coronavirus in Finland.
Responsibilities of the authorities
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the general planning, guidance and monitoring of the prevention of infectious diseases. Prevention of infectious diseases is part of healthcare and social welfare services.
Responsibilities of the authorities are described here:
Updated: 30.1.2023 11.01
Current Issues
Less than half of those aged 80 or over with three vaccinations against COVID-19 have received fourth dose — Particularly older people require hospital care
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21.4.2022 10.01
Tobacco Act tightened to remove logos from packaging of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes
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13.4.2022 14.18
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospital care remains high
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7.4.2022 10.00
European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides visits Finland to discuss assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian people, among others
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1.4.2022 10.00