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
Restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport extended – restaurant restrictions eased
Press release
28.1.2022 15.20
Weekly total of new COVID-19 cases 52,000 in Finland, need for intensive care declining
Press release
27.1.2022 10.00
Voting is now open on ideas submitted by children and young people
Press release
26.1.2022 10.37
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on draft bill on processing of client data in healthcare and social welfare
Press release
24.1.2022 14.28
Physicians no longer required to submit communicable disease notifications of COVID-19 infections
Press release
20.1.2022 13.33