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
More health care professionals to vaccinating, vaccinations to be offered to people aged 5 years or over
Press release
22.12.2021 11.03
COVID-19 infections continue to increase – especially burden on intensive care has increased throughout the country
Press release
21.12.2021 12.00
Description of the enterprise architecture for promoting health and wellbeing published
Press release
20.12.2021 15.28
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on draft government proposal to expand use of COVID-19 passport
Press release
17.12.2021 18.08
The Finnish Social Security Committee has completed its position statements
Press release
17.12.2021 9.16