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
Restaurant restrictions eased — restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport extended
Press release
11.2.2022 11.10
Strategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing updated to prevent spread of disease particularly among risk groups
Press release
10.2.2022 16.19
COVID-19 situation remains essentially unchanged
Press release
10.2.2022 10.00
EU health and foreign ministers to meet on 9–10 February to discuss promotion of global health
Press release
9.2.2022 10.29