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
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
Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in Åland
Press release
5.1.2022 13.21
Temporary restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport into force in Åland
Press release
5.1.2022 13.21
Nearly 39,000 new COVID-19 cases in Finland, burden on hospital care still alarming
Press release
5.1.2022 12.00