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
Family leave reform enters into force in August 2022
Press release
13.1.2022 13.21
Nearly 53,600 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Finland, need for hospital care increasing, third vaccine dose given to one third of people aged 12 or over
Press release
13.1.2022 10.02
Changes to opening hours of food and beverage service businesses and to use of COVID-19 passport
Press release
11.1.2022 16.27
Amount of reimbursement for COVID-19 vaccinations administered by occupational healthcare to be raised
Press release
7.1.2022 14.03