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
Number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, intensive care strained
Press release
2.12.2021 10.00
Tighter restrictions on food and beverage service businesses
Press release
26.11.2021 10.58
Ministers for health and social services: Tighter restrictions on food and beverage service businesses proposed
Press release
25.11.2021 15.21
National vaccination strategy to be updated
Press release
25.11.2021 15.05
Government proposes to continue temporary amendments to Communicable Diseases Act until end of June 2022
Press release
25.11.2021 13.35